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Vrabel's Cuts: Why Westover and Muma Had to Go
The Patriots cut TE Jack Westover and LB Chad Muma to trim the roster. These moves reveal Vrabel's ruthless approach to building a competitive team.
Patriots Cut Swinson: Draft Gamble Didn't Pay Off
The Patriots waived 2025 draft pick Bradyn Swinson ahead of the 53-man deadline. His departure signals the crowded linebacker room has moved on.
91 Thoughts on 91 Patriots: Maye's Year 3 Leap and the Depth Chart Wars
Patriots used cutdown day to signal conviction in Drake Maye's Year 3 leap. The roster decisions reveal real organizational intent.
Gregory's Out: Patriots Trim DT Room Before Deadline
Patriots waive DT Eric Gregory ahead of the 53-man roster deadline, trimming a crowded defensive tackle room.
Patriots Face Defensive Depth Reckoning Before 53-Man Cutdown
The Patriots must cut their roster to 53 by Sunday. Defensive depth is the biggest headache, with concerning numbers at CB and LB.
Drake Maye's Preseason Absence: Calculated Risk or Red Flag?
Drake Maye skips preseason entirely. Patriots are betting it won't matter in Week 1. That's a bold call when roster depth is already thin.
Patriots' First Cut Wave Reveals Vrabel and Wolf's Real Priorities
The Patriots' opening cuts reveal how Vrabel and Wolf plan to build this roster—and it's not about flash.
Patriots Bet on Kiner, Clear Haskins in RB Gamble
Patriots acquired Corey Kiner from Arizona and cut Hassan Haskins, consolidating their RB room around youth and upside over proven depth.
Patriots Cut Hassan Haskins: Depth Chart Crunch Before Kickoff
Patriots release RB Hassan Haskins as they trim the roster ahead of the regular season. A clear depth chart decision.
The Kraft Flex: Why Patriots Aren't Apologizing for Gonzalez
The Krafts' $720M equity sale proves the Patriots aren't cheap—they're just being selective about who they pay.
The Krafts Just Sold the Team and Still Won't Overpay Cornerbacks
The Krafts sold 8% of the team for $720M. They could overpay Gonzalez. They won't. That's actually smart.
Patriots Grab Kiner from Cardinals: Depth Play or Depth Problem?
The Patriots trade for Cardinals RB Corey Kiner during roster cuts. A curious timing move that says more about what they don't have than what they do.
Patriots Grab Corey Kiner Off Waivers: The Bet on Unfinished Business
Patriots use 31st waiver claim to grab RB Corey Kiner from Arizona. A calculated bet on a young back with potential and nowhere to go.
Patriots Swing for Running Back Help as Cutdown Looms
Patriots trade for Cardinals RB Corey Kiner on eve of cutdowns. A low-risk move that adds depth to an already crowded backfield.
Kiner Wins RB3 Gig: Patriots' Backfield Depth Takes Shape
Corey Kiner wins the RB3 battle, outlasting Hassan Haskins, Lan Larison, Jam Miller, and JaMycal Hasty for the third running back role.
Patriots Grab Cardinals RB Corey Kiner for Late Pick
Patriots acquire RB Corey Kiner from Cardinals for a 2028 seventh-rounder. Low-cost depth move ahead of the regular season.
Patriots Begin Roster Cuts: The Real Work Starts Now
Patriots officially begin cuts ahead of 53-man deadline. The real work—deciding who stays and who goes—starts now.
Patriots Roster Cuts: Vrabel and Wolf Reveal Their Priorities
Patriots finalize their 53-man roster. Vrabel's imprint is unmistakable: defensive depth, offensive patience, and assignment football.
Crossley Cut: Vrabel's CB Room Too Deep for Practice Squad Staple
CB Brandon Crossley is released after failing to beat out the depth in front of him. Vrabel's staff isn't keeping bodies just for culture fit.
Patriots' Sunday Cuts Will Reveal Vrabel's Real Priorities
Sunday's cuts will expose what Vrabel truly values in his first Patriots roster-building test. Here's what to watch.