Patriots links 4/08/26: Best DT fits, trade targets, 1st-round WR?
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TEAM TALK
- Patriots updated Free Agency Tracker and Mock Draft Tracker.
- Roster Move: Patriots trade LB Marte Mapu to the Texans.
- Mike Dussault reports on the Patriots receiving multiple ‘People’s Telly Awards’ nominations.
- Patriots Unfiltered:Draft buzz, league/team updates, biggest needs/missing pieces; More. (2 hours)
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- Mike Reiss gives us the latest Patriots updates, intel, buzz ahead of the Draft: Patriots hosted 26 players at their local pro day Tuesday.
- Sophie Weller talks with Julian Edelman, who breaks down his thoughts on the Pats’ 2026 signings so far.
- Phil Perry looks into the best Defensive Tackle fits for the Patriots in the Draft. “…having another capable option in the rotation could prove valuable at a spot where Mike Vrabel will want to keep his bigger bodies fresh on the defensive side.”
- Aaliyan Mohammed spotlights potential trade target, Edge Kayvon Thibodeax: The Pats need pass-rush help, and the Giants have a player they’re willing to trade.
- Karen Guregian explains why Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion makes sense for the Patriots at No. 31.
- Yago Antunes urges the Patriots to be aggressive in the draft and trade up from the back of the first round to secure a true WR1. A “best player available” strategy signals weakness and indecision. /[eye-roll emoji]
- Evan Cormier makes the case it would be a huge misstep for the Pats to draft a WR in the first round.
- Ryan O’Leary points out the Patriots-Akheem Mesidor connection fans need to know ahead of the draft.
- Jennifer Streeter relays Mike Vrabel weighing in on Harold Landry’s injury status.
- WEEI guest Tom E. Curran explains why the Patriots and Christian Gonzalez could be heading towards a standoff. (18 min.)
- Patriots Daily podcast: Taylor Kyles and Mike Kadlick welcome Mike Giardi to discuss the recent news of Giants’ Dexter Lawrence requesting a trade, and if the Patriots should try to acquire him. (10 min.)
- All-32 NFL podcast: Mike Giardi and Taylor Kyles talk about why RT should be the Pats pick No. 1; Mock Draft scenarios; More. (43 min.)
- Greg Bedard’s Patriots podcast: Bedard predicts a career year for WR Romeo Doubs; More. (46 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Mike Kadlick (SI) Patriots latest roster move highlights major need ahead of the Draft: New England has a hole in the middle of its defense.
- Mike Kadlick (SI) Patriots-Texans trade grades: Why Marte Mapu deal is a win for both teams.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Stephon Gilmore’s goal: Patriots Hall of Famer, Pro Football Hall of Famer.
- Blake Brockermeyer (CBS Sports) The safest pick, biggest gamble and more NFL Draft superlatives.
- Rhett Lewis (NFL.com) 2026 NFL mock draft 1.0. Pats pick Washington WR Denzel Boston at 31.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL finally called someone’s “next year” bluff on Hard Knocks.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Australian fans frustrated by high prices, lack of access to tickets for first NFL game.