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How good of a job have the New England Patriots done in free agency thus far?

The biggest deals that the Patriots have made in free agency in 2026 include the additions of wide receiver Romeo Doubs, defensive end Dre’Mont Jones, guard Alijah Vera-Tucker and safety Kevin Byard. New England lost linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson, safety Jaylinn Hawkins, and defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga in the open market.

According to Pro Football Focus’ Gordon McGuinness, the Patriots were appraised with a B+ grade for the deals they’ve made in free agency to date.

Vera-Tucker presents as much risk as reward to the Patriots with the three-year, $42 million deal he was signed to, given his extensive injury history. The Patriots were appraised more positively than negatively for the one-year, $9 million deal for Byard and the three-year, $39 million deal for Jones, while Doubs’ four-year, $68 million deal was viewed as an overpay.


New England was able to compensate for their losses at edge rusher, as well as safety, in the open market, with Byard and Jones set to replace Chaisson and Hawkins in 2026. Doubs also enters the Patriots’ wide receiver room following New England’s decision to release Stefon Diggs, their leading receiver from 2025, on March 11.


Other free agent signings of note for New England include fullback Reggie Gilliam, as well as linebacker K.J. Britt.
 


How good of a job have the New England Patriots done in free agency thus far?

The biggest deals that the Patriots have made in free agency in 2026 include the additions of wide receiver Romeo Doubs, defensive end Dre’Mont Jones, guard Alijah Vera-Tucker and safety Kevin Byard. New England lost linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson, safety Jaylinn Hawkins, and defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga in the open market.

According to Pro Football Focus’ Gordon McGuinness, the Patriots were appraised with a B+ grade for the deals they’ve made in free agency to date.

Vera-Tucker presents as much risk as reward to the Patriots with the three-year, $42 million deal he was signed to, given his extensive injury history. The Patriots were appraised more positively than negatively for the one-year, $9 million deal for Byard and the three-year, $39 million deal for Jones, while Doubs’ four-year, $68 million deal was viewed as an overpay.


New England was able to compensate for their losses at edge rusher, as well as safety, in the open market, with Byard and Jones set to replace Chaisson and Hawkins in 2026. Doubs also enters the Patriots’ wide receiver room following New England’s decision to release Stefon Diggs, their leading receiver from 2025, on March 11.


Other free agent signings of note for New England include fullback Reggie Gilliam, as well as linebacker K.J. Britt.

D+

DairyQueen Jones Sucks. Fucking SUCKS.

And where THE FUCK is our CB help?!? And Nose Tackle help?!? And RB help?!? And Swing Tackle help?!?!?
 

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A star wide receiver could slip in the upcoming NFL draft after recent developments. Following a three-year college career, the prospect declared for the draft, projected to be selected in the latter stages of the first round.


Texas A&M star KC Conception suffered bad news ahead of the big night. The wide receiver underwent knee surgery, which could have a negative effect on his draft stock, a little over a month before the event.

NFL insider Mike Garafolo reported on Monday that Concepcion underwent a knee scope, a routine and preventative procedure. Dallas Cowboys team physician Daniel Cooper performed it last week.



KC Concepcion Could Be Ready For Rookie Camp​

Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion Fires Back at Combine Criticism With Powerful Message
KC Concepcion (Image Credits: Imagn)

Garafolo added that Concepcion should be 100% ready when rookie camp arrives. Fortunately, the news wouldn’t affect his draft stock. Playoff contenders and Super Bowl hopefuls should be interested in the prospect. Teams such as the San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, and Buffalo Bills are projected to be in the mix to trade Concepcion.



He spent his first two seasons with the North Carolina State Wolfpack before transferring to Texas A&M. He caught 185 passes for 2,218 yards and 25 touchdowns before declaring for the draft. Now, some might question whether his latest procedure could become a risk to whoever drafts him.

The Kansas City Chiefs could also make a swing for his services. But more options are on the table for the AFC West team. Concepcion comes off a strong showing at the combine, so teams will have more factors to study before making a decision on the WR.
 
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🥇 Lord Guts 201W337L 37% DB 602,500,000
🥈 Dingleberry 337W344L 49% DB 535,000,002
🥉 Ford Prefect 120W172L 41% DB 315,650,001
4 Lord Maye 119W188L 39% DB 273,300,001
5 TB12 Goat 111W174L 39% DB 245,000,001
6 Deus Irae 207W230L 47% DB 220,651,329
7 Kontradiction 457W586L 44% DB 200,000,000
8 PM15 28W50L 36% DB 188,750,000
9 Gumpboy45 90W149L 38% DB 164,394,202
10 HSanders 112W149L 43% DB 156,398,335
11 Lord Chevy 158W289L 35% DB 113,750,000
12 The Patriot 149W171L 47% DB 86,105,001
13 LordSensei1958 415W608L 41% DB 35,000,001
14 Jack Bauer 51W56L 48% DB 27,635,002
15 CM Punk 21W34L 38% DB 21,150,001
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RankPlayerRecordHit%Balance
🥇 Lord Guts 201W337L 37% DB 602,500,000
🥈 Dingleberry 337W344L 49% DB 535,000,002
🥉 Ford Prefect 120W172L 41% DB 315,650,001
4 Lord Maye 119W188L 39% DB 273,300,001
5 TB12 Goat 111W174L 39% DB 245,000,001
6 Deus Irae 207W230L 47% DB 220,651,329
7 Kontradiction 457W586L 44% DB 200,000,000
8 PM15 28W50L 36% DB 188,750,000
9 Gumpboy45 90W149L 38% DB 164,394,202
10 HSanders 112W149L 43% DB 156,398,335
11 Lord Chevy 158W289L 35% DB 113,750,000
12 The Patriot 149W171L 47% DB 86,105,001
13 LordSensei1958 415W608L 41% DB 35,000,001
14 Jack Bauer 51W56L 48% DB 27,635,002
15 CM Punk 21W34L 38% DB 21,150,001
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