Patriots Player News

According to MassLive's Mark Daniels, the Patriots are planning to pick up exclusive rights free agent tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr.'s tender.

Patriots exclusive rights free agent defensive back Alex Austin announced on Twitter Thursday he's coming back for another season, writing, "It’s official. I’m back for another one!!"

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Steelers free agent tackle Chukwuma Okorafor has agreed to terms with New England.

According to New York Daily News reporter Pat Leonard, the Patriots are expected to be a potential suitor for Giants free agent running back Saquan Barkley, citing sources.

According to the Liberty Line, the Philadelphia Eagles are interested in soon-to-be Patriots free agent linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. Monday marks the start of the legal tampering period, and it appears New England may have some competition when it comes to trying to keep the veteran in the fold ahead of free agency.

USA TODAY writer Tyler Dragon reports that the Patriots are among several teams who have inquired about Chiefs free agent CB L'Jarius Sneed, citing sources.

According to the Boston Globe’s Ben Volin, the Patriots' interest in Jacoby Brissett is real, noting that they'll also have competition for him. Volin also noted that Alex Van Pelt loved coaching Brissett in Cleveland in 2022 and the Patriots view him as a great locker room guy who is all about football.

Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports the Patriots have placed the transition tag on safety Kyle Dugger ahead of free agency.

With the Patriots placing the transition tag on Kyle Dugger, that means that barring an extension ahead of free agency, veteran offensive lineman Mike Onwenu will hit the open market.

According to MassLive, Cole Strange is expected to miss the off-season as he continues recovering from the knee injury he suffered last preseason and attempted to play through during the 2023 campaign.