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Here is a look at the transactions made thus far by the New England Patriots<\/strong><\/a>; this post will be continuously updated as more moves are made throughout the year. Besides transactions, other events involving the roster such as final weekly injury reports and game day inactive lists are included. For those wishing to take a trip down memory lane, check out the following:
\n2014 New England Patriots Transaction Tracker<\/a>
\n2013 New England Patriots Transaction Tracker<\/a>
\n2012 New England Patriots Transaction Tracker<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Jan 1: Final Injury Report for Week 17 game at Miami Dolphins<\/strong>:
\nOut<\/span>
\nCB Justin Coleman (concussion) Did Not Practice Wed, Thu, Fri
\nWR Julian Edelman (foot) Limited Participation Wed, Thu; DNP Fri
\nLB Jonathan Freeny (hand) LP Thu; DNP Wed, Fri
\nLB Dont\u2019??a Hightower (knee) LP Wed, Thu; DNP Fri
\nDE Chandler Jones (abdomen\/toe) Full Participation Wed; LP Thu; DNP Fri
\nOT Sebastian Vollmer (ankle) DNP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nQuestionable<\/span>
\nWR Danny Amendola (knee) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nTE Scott Chandler (knee) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nSS Patrick Chung (foot) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nOL Josh Kline (shoulder) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nWR Brandon LaFell (foot) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nFS Devin McCourty (ankle) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nDE Rob Ninkovich (shin) LP Thu; DNP Wed, Fri
\nDT Sealver Siliga (personal) DNP Fri
\nOl LaAdrian Waddle (shoulder) LP Wed, Thu, Fri<\/p>\n

Jan 3: Week 17 inactive list<\/strong>
\nCB Justin Coleman (concussion)
\nWR Julian Edelman (foot)
\nLB Jonathan Freeny (hand)
\nLB Dont\u2019??a Hightower (knee)
\nDE Chandler Jones (abdomen\/toe)
\nDT Sealver Siliga (family matter)
\nOT Sebastian Vollmer (ankle)<\/p>\n

Jan 3: DC Matt Patricia reportedly a candidate for Head Coach of Miami Dolphins<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jan 4: Cleveland Browns receive permission to interview DC Matt Patricia for Head Coach<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jan 8: OC Josh McDaniels refuses to interview for any head coaching positions during open window<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jan 8: TE Rob Gronkowski and K Stephen Gostkowski named to AP first-team All Pro team<\/a>.
\nLB Jamie Collins named an AP second-team All-Pro.<\/p>\n

– Jan 8: Director of Pro Scouting Bob Quinn hired as General Manager of the Detroit Lions<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Jan 12: DC Matt Patricia interviews with Cleveland Browns for Head Coach<\/a>.<\/p>\n

– Jan 12: WR DeAndre Carter released from Practice Squad<\/span>.<\/p>\n

+ Jan 12: WR J.J. Worton (Rams) signed to Practice Squad<\/span>.<\/p>\n

+ Jan 12: S Cedric Thompson (Dolphins) signed to Practice Squad<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Jan 12: DE Chandler Jones admitted to Norwood Hospital<\/a>.<\/p>\n

– Jan 13: OL Torrian Wilson released from Practice Squad<\/span>.<\/p>\n

+ Jan 13: WR DeAndre Carter (Patriots, Raiders, Ravens) re-signed to Practice Squad<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Jan 14: LB Darius Fleming requires 22 stitches after saving woman from burning car<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jan 15: Final Injury Report for Division Round Playoff game versus Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong>:
\nOut<\/span>
\nOL Tre\u2019?? Jackson (knee) Did Not Practice Wed, Thu, Fri
\nQuestionable<\/span>
\nLB Jonathan Freeny (hand\/not injury related) LP Wed; DNP Thu, Fri
\nWR Danny Amendola (knee) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nTE Scott Chandler (knee) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nTE Rob Gronkowski (knee\/back) DNP Thu; LP Wed, Fri
\nCB Justin Coleman (concussion) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nDB Nate Ebner (hand) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nWR Julian Edelman (foot) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nLB Dont\u2019??a Hightower (knee) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nDE Chandler Jones (abdomen\/toe) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nDE Rob Ninkovich (shin) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nOT Sebastian Vollmer (ankle) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nOT LaAdrian Waddle (shoulder) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nProbable<\/span>
\nQB Tom Brady (ankle) FP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nOL Josh Kline (shoulder) FP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nWR Brandon LaFell (foot)\u00a0FP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nFS Devin McCourty (ankle)\u00a0FP Wed, Thu, Fri<\/p>\n

+ Jan 16: WR Keshawn Martin signed to two-year extension<\/strong><\/span>
\n$600,000 signing bonus
\n2016<\/strong>: $1,287,500 salary cap number<\/a>
\n$850,000 base salary
\n$200,000 roster bonus ($12,500 per game)
\n$25,000 workout bonus
\n$750,000 performance bonus (based on receptions)
\n$600,000 cap hit if cut
\n$687,500 cap savings if cut or traded
\n2017<\/strong>: $1,537,500 salary cap number
\n$1,000,000 base salary
\n$200,000 roster bonus ($12,500 per game)
\n$25,000 workout bonus
\n$100,000 roster bonus (due 5th day of 2017 league year)
\n$750,000 performance bonus (based on receptions)
\n$200,000 escalator (based on 2016 receptions)
\n$300,000 cap hit if cut
\n$627,500 cap savings if cut or traded<\/p>\n

Jan 16: Week 19 inactive list<\/strong>:
\nOL Tre\u2019 Jackson (knee)
\nOL LaAdrian Waddle (shoulder)
\nLB Jon Bostic (healthy scratch)
\nWR Chris Harper (healthy scratch)
\nS Tavon Wilson (healthy scratch)
\nDL Geneo Grissom (healthy scratch)
\nDL Ishmaa\u2019ily Kitchen (healthy scratch)<\/p>\n

Jan 16: Rob Gronkowski sets new NFL record for most career touchdown receptions (8) by a tight end<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jan 16: Bill Belichick ties Tom Landry for NFL record for most conference championship game as head coach (10)<\/a>.
\nBelichick also tied Landry for 2nd most divisional playoff games in NFL history (13), and is now one away from tying the NFL record of 14 held by Don Shula.<\/p>\n

Jan 18: Rob Gronkowski and Stephen Gostkowski named to the All-NFL team by the Pro Football Writers of America<\/a>.<\/p>\n

x Jan 19: LB Jerod Mayo (shoulder) placed on Injured Reserve<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jan 21: LB James Vaughters (Packers) signed to reserve\/future contract<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Jan 22: Ty Law to serve as honorary captain for AFCCG at Denver<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jan 22: Final Injury Report for AFC Championship Game at Denver Broncos<\/strong>:
\nOut<\/span>
\nOL Tre\u2019?? Jackson (knee) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nOT LaAdrian Waddle (shoulder) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nQuestionable<\/span>
\nTE Rob Gronkowski (knee\/back) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nLB Jonathan Freeny (hand) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nWR Danny Amendola (knee) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nTE Scott Chandler (knee) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nLB Jamie Collins (back) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nLB Darius Fleming (back\/shin) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nDB Nate Ebner (hand) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nWR Julian Edelman (foot) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nLB Dont\u2019??a Hightower (knee) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nDE Chandler Jones (abdomen\/toe) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nDE Rob Ninkovich (shin) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nC Bryan Stork (ankle) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nOT Sebastian Vollmer (ankle) LP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nWR\/ST Matthew Slater (shin) DNP Wed; LP Thu, Fri
\nProbable<\/span>
\nQB Tom Brady (ankle) FP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nOL Josh Kline (shoulder) FP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nWR Brandon LaFell (foot) FP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nS Devin McCourty (ankle) FP Wed, Thu, Fri
\nS Patrick Chung (foot) FP Thu, Fri<\/p>\n

+ Jan 23: LB Kevin Snyder signed to 53-man roster from Practice Squad<\/strong><\/span>
\n$450,000 base salary<\/p>\n

Jan 24: Week 20 Inactive List<\/strong>:
\nOL Tre\u2019 Jackson (knee)
\nOT LaAdrian Waddle (shoulder)
\nDL Ishmaaily Kitchen (healthy scratch)
\nLB Jon Bostic (healthy scratch)
\nS Tavon Wilson (healthy scratch)
\nWR Chris Harper (healthy scratch)
\nDE Geneo Grissom (healthy scratch)<\/p>\n

Jan 24: Patriots tie record for most consecutive championship games (5) in NFL history (Raiders, 1973-77)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jan 24: Tom Brady sets NFL record for most postseason games (31)<\/a>, breaking Adam Vinatieri’s record.
\nBrady also tied George Blanda and Gene Upshaw for most appearances in a conference title game by any player in NFL history (10)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

+ Jan 25: FB Joey Iosefa signed to reserve\/future contract<\/span>.
\n$450,000 base salary<\/p>\n

+ Jan 25: S Cedric Thompson signed to reserve\/future contract<\/span>.
\n$450,000 base salary<\/p>\n

Jan 25: Practice Squad WR J.J. Worton arrested for assault and battery<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jan 25: Patriots draw highest television rating (31.8\/53) for a conference championship game since 1987<\/a>.<\/p>\n

– Jan 25: Patriots decide to not re-sign OL coach Dave DeGuglielmo<\/span>.<\/p>\n

+ Jan 25: G Chris Barker signed to reserve\/future contract<\/span>.
\n$525,000 base salary<\/p>\n

+ Jan 25: S Brock Vereen signed to reserve\/future contract<\/span>.
\n$600,000 base salary<\/p>\n

+ Jan 25: WR DeAndre Carter signed to reserve\/future contract<\/span>.
\n$450,000 base salary<\/p>\n

+ Jan 25: CB Rashaan Melvin signed to reserve\/future contract<\/span>.
\n$675,000 base salary<\/p>\n

+ Jan 25: G Keavon Milton signed to reserve\/future contract<\/span>.
\n$525,000 base salary<\/p>\n

+ Jan 26: DT Joe Vellano (Colts) signed to reserve\/future contract<\/span>.
\n$600,000 base salary<\/p>\n

Jan 26: HC Bill Belichick attends Senior Bowl<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jan 26: LB Jerod Mayo undergoes surgery to repair torn pectoral muscle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

– Jan 27: Patriots decide to not re-sign strength and conditioning coach Harold Nash<\/span>.<\/p>\n

– Jan 28: Offensive Line coach Dave DeGuglielmo signs with San Diego Chargers<\/span> in same position.<\/p>\n

– Jan 28: Director of Player Development Kevin Anderson signs with Detroit Lions<\/span> as chief of staff and assistant to the general manager Bob Quinn (former Patriot scouting director).<\/p>\n

– Jan 28: Linebackers coach Patrick Graham signs with New York Giants<\/span> as their defensive line coach<\/a>.<\/p>\n

– Jan 29: Head strength and conditioning coach Harold Nash signs with Detroit Lions<\/span> in same position.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

+ Feb 1: RB Montee Ball signed to reserve\/future contract<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Feb 5: Practice Squad RB Montee Ball arrested for battery<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Feb 7: Tom Brady booed during year’s largest television audience<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Feb 8: LB Dane Fletcher activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list.<\/p>\n

Feb 8: LB Rufus Johnson activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list.<\/p>\n

Feb 8: DT Chris Jones activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list.<\/p>\n

Feb 8: RB LeGarrette Blount (hip) taken off Injured Reserve.<\/p>\n

Feb 8: CB Tarell Brown (hip) taken off Injured Reserve.<\/p>\n

Feb 8: TE A.J. Derby (knee) taken off Injured Reserve.<\/p>\n

Feb 8: FB James Develin (leg) taken off Injured Reserve.<\/p>\n

Feb 8: WR Aaron Dobson (ankle) taken off Injured Reserve.<\/p>\n

Feb 8: DT Dominique Easley (thigh) taken off Injured Reserve.<\/p>\n

Feb 8: DE Trey Flowers (knee,shoulder) taken off Injured Reserve.<\/p>\n

Feb 8: RB Tyler Gaffney (knee) taken off Injured Reserve.<\/p>\n

Feb 8: WR Brandon Gibson (knee) taken off Injured Reserve.<\/p>\n

Feb 8: RB Dion Lewis (knee) taken off Injured Reserve.<\/p>\n

Feb 8: LB Jerod Mayo (shoulder) taken off Injured Reserve.<\/p>\n

Feb 8: CB Darryl Roberts (wrist) taken off Injured Reserve.<\/p>\n

Feb 8: LT Nate Solder (biceps) taken off Injured Reserve.<\/p>\n

Feb 8: WR Brian Tyms (foot) taken off Injured Reserve.<\/p>\n

Feb 8: G\/C Ryan Wendell (knee) taken off Injured Reserve.<\/p>\n

Feb 8: Dante Scarnecchia is in talks to return to the Patriots as the offensive line coach<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Feb 8: Patriots listed as early favorites to win Super Bowl 51<\/a>.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Looking ahead, here is a list of all the free agents for the New England Patriots once the 2016 league year commences.<\/p>\n

Unrestricted Free Agents<\/strong>
\n#29 – RB LeGarrette Blount
\n#25 – CB Tarell Brown
\n#43 – S Nate Ebner
\n#13 – WR Brandon Gibson
\n#72 – DE Akiem Hicks
\n#39 – RB Steven Jackson
\n#52 – OLB Dekoda Watson
\n#62 – G\/C Ryan Wendell
\n#27 – S Tavon Wilson<\/p>\n

Restricted Free Agents<\/strong>
\n#46 – FB James Develin
\n#72 – OL Kevin Hughes
\n#96 – DT Sealver Siliga
\n#84 – WR Bryan Tyms
\n#68 – OT LaAdrian Waddle<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Below is the remainder of the roster, sorted by length of contract.
\nBased on the 90-man roster, there are currently 16 openings.<\/p>\n

Two players signed through 2019<\/span>:
\n#87 – TE Rob Gronkowski
\n#32 – FS Devin McCourty<\/p>\n

11 players signed through 2018<\/span>:
\n#6 — P Ryan Allen
\n#90 – DT Malcom Brown
\n#49 – LS Joe Cardona
\n#86 – TE A.J. Derby
\n#98 – DE Trey Flowers
\n#3 — K Stephen Gostkowski
\n#92 – DE Geneo Grissom
\n#63 – RG Tre\u2019 Jackson
\n#69 – LG Shaq Mason
\n#37 – SS Jordan Richards
\n#28 – CB Darryl Roberts<\/p>\n

15 players signed through 2017<\/span>:
\n#80 – WR Danny Amendola
\n#60 – C David Andrews
\n#12 – QB Tom Brady
\n#23 – SS Patrick Chung
\n#99 – DT Dominique Easley
\n#11 – WR Julian Edelman
\n#36 – RB Tyler Gaffney
\n#10 – QB Jimmy Garoppolo
\n#67 – RG Josh Kline
\n#33 – RB Dion Lewis
\n#82 – WR Keshawn Martin
\n#51 – ILB Jerod Mayo
\n#77 – LT Nate Solder
\n#66 – C Bryan Stork
\n#28 – RB James White<\/p>\n

32 players signed through 2016<\/span>:
\n#64 – G Chris Barker
\n#38 – RB Brandon Bolden
\n#58 – OLB Jon Bostic
\n#97 – DT Alan Branch
\n#21 – CB Malcolm Butler
\n#61 – OL Marcus Cannon
\n#88 – TE Scott Chandler
\n#91 – OLB Jamie Collins
\n#17 – WR Aaron Dobson
\n#53 – OLB Darius Fleming
\n#55 – ILB Jonathan Freeny
\n#30 – FS Duron Harmon
\n#14 – WR Chris Harper
\n#54 – OLB Dont’a Hightower
\n#47 – FB Joey Iosefa
\n#34 – CB Leonard Johnson
\n#95 – DE Chandler Jones
\n#94 – DT Chris Jones
\n#70 – DT Ishmaa\u2019ily Kitchen
\n#19 – WR Brandon LaFell
\n#52 – OLB Eric Martin
\n#24 – CB Rashaan Melvin
\n#50 – DE Rob Ninkovich
\n#26 – CB Logan Ryan
\n#93 – DE Jabaal Sheard
\n#18 – ST Matt Slater
\n#45 – LB Kevin Snyder
\n#41 – FS Cedric Thompson
\n#NA – ILB James Vaughters
\n#72 – DT Joe Vellano
\n#35 – DB Brock Vereen
\n#85 – TE Michael Williams<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

– Feb 9: RB Montee Ball waived<\/span>.<\/p>\n

+ Feb 16: Dante Scarnecchia rehired as Offensive Line Coach<\/a>.<\/p>\n

– Feb 16: LB Jerod Mayo announces his retirement from the NFL<\/a><\/span>.
\nAs a result of this decision, the Patriots gained a net savings of $6,475,000 in cap space in 2016<\/a>, with $4,400,000 of dead cap space being carried this season due to a $2.4 million proration of Mayo’s 2012 option bonus and a $2 million proration of his 2015 signing bonus. The Patriots also saved $10,500,000 in space off the 2017 salary cap.<\/p>\n

The Patriots now have an estimated $13,058,036 of salary cap space available.<\/p>\n

– Feb 17: CB Leonard Johnson released<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Feb 25: NFLPA announces that the Patriots will carry over $1,347,882 in unused salary cap space<\/a> from the 2015 NFL league year.<\/p>\n

Feb 26: 2016 NFL salary cap set at $155,270,000, an increase of $11,990,000 over the 2015 cap of $143,280,000.
\nWith the carryover and a $1,347,882 Likely To Be Earned adjustment and a $3,188,125 Not Likely To Be Earned adjustment, the Patriots 2016 adjusted salary cap number will be $159,860,007.<\/p>\n

The Patriots now have $13,563,036 of salary cap space available<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Feb 26: Patriots update Wells Report in Context<\/a> website to include Peter King’s article “Why NFL Should Give Back Picks to Pats (But Won\u2019??t)<\/a><\/em>” and Stephanie Stradley’s article “Best Argument for Giving the Patriots Draft Picks Back<\/a><\/em>“.<\/p>\n

Feb 29: With 2016 NFL salary cap announced, salaries for Duron Harmon, Logan Ryan and Chris Jones are set based on qualification for the Proven Performance Escalator in a player’s fourth league year<\/a>.<\/p>\n

+ Feb 29: Patriots extend Tom Brady<\/strong><\/span>‘s contract<\/a>.
\n$28 million signing bonus and $41 million in new money.
\nDeal creates $1 million in salary cap space for the Pats in 2016, and $2 million in 2017.
\n2016 base salary: $1 million (guaranteed); cap number: $14 million
\n2017 base salary: $1 million (guaranteed); cap number: $14 million
\n2018 base salary: $14 million; roster bonus: $1 million (paid per game) cap number: $22 million
\n2019 Base salary: $14 million Roster bonus: $1 million (paid per game) cap number: $22 million<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Mar 1: NFL window for applying franchise tag closes; Patriots did not apply tag to any of their players.<\/p>\n

– Mar 2: WR Brian Tyms<\/span> will not receive an RFA tender<\/a> ($1,671,000).<\/p>\n

– Mar 2: WR Brandon LaFell<\/span> released<\/a>.
\nLaFell was due to count $3,675,000 against the 2016 cap.
\nThe move creates $2,150,000 in cap space as well as $1,000,000 in dead cap dollars.<\/p>\n

– Mar 2: TE Scott Chandler<\/span> released<\/a>.
\nChandler was due to count $3,050,000 against the 2016 cap.
\nThe move creates $1,525,000 in cap space as well as $1,000,000 in dead cap dollars.<\/p>\n

Mar 3: TE Rob Gronkowski will host “Crashletes” on Nickelodeon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mar 3: Jet fan and ESPN public editor Jim Brady feebly addresses TWWL<\/em>‘s biased reporting of Framegate<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mar 3: Open of hearing in New York City on NFL’s appeal against Tom Brady<\/a>.<\/p>\n

– Mar 3: DT Sealver Siliga<\/span> will not receive an RFA tender<\/a> ($1,671,000).<\/p>\n

– Mar 4: LB Darius Fleming<\/span> released<\/a>.<\/p>\n

+ Mar 6: OL Cameron Fleming<\/strong><\/span> receives ERFA tender<\/a>: $600,000 base salary.<\/p>\n

+ Mar 7: Patriots pick up final $6,000,000 of the $10,000,000 contract option on TE Rob Gronkowski<\/a>, placing him under contract through 2019.<\/p>\n

Mar 7: Former (2005-2013) Patriot LG Logan Mankins retires<\/a>.<\/p>\n

+ Mar 7: CB Justin Coleman<\/strong><\/span> receives ERFA tender<\/a> ($525,000).<\/p>\n

+ Mar 7: RFA FB James Develin<\/strong><\/span> signs one-year contract<\/a>.
\n$675,000 base salary; $50,000 signing bonus; $25,000 workout bonus; $150,000 playing time incentives.
\n$750,000 cap number and $900,000 maximum value.<\/p>\n

+ Mar 8: Pats exercise $400,000 option bonus on<\/a> DT Alan Branch<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n

– Mar 8: Patriots will not re-sign<\/a> UFA ST\/S Tavon Wilson<\/span>.<\/p>\n

+ Mar 9: RFA DT LaAdrian Waddle<\/strong><\/span> signed to two-year contract.<\/a>
\n$250,000 signing bonus with a maximum value of $3,800,000.
\n2016: $700,000 base salary; $200,000 roster bonus (12.5 per game); $25,000 workout bonus; $700,000 NLTBE playing time incentive bonus; $962,500 salary cap number.
\n2017: $800,000 base salary; $150,000 roster bonus due 5th day of league year; $200,000 roster bonus (12.5 per game); $25,000 workout bonus; $700,000 NLTBE playing time incentive bonus; $1,062,500 salary cap number.<\/p>\n

+ Mar 9: ST\/LB Ramon Humber<\/strong><\/span> (Saints) signed to two-year contract<\/a>.
\n$885,000 base salary; $25,000 signing bonus; $25,000 reporting bonus; $30,000 roster bonus (paid per game).
\n$676,250 salary cap number (qualifies for minimum salary benefit).<\/p>\n

– Mar 9: LB Dane Fletcher<\/span> released; will retire from NFL<\/a>.<\/p>\n

– Mar 9: ST\/S Tavon Wilson signs with Detroit Lions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

– Mar 9: WR Josh Boyce, OT Kevin Hughes, DT Sealver Siliga, LB Jerod Mayo and WR Brian Tyms<\/span> do not receive qualifying offers from the Patriots, officially making them unrestricted free agents.<\/p>\n

Mar 10: RFA WR Chris Hogan (Bills) meets with Patriots<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mar 10: RFA RB\/ST Benny Cunningham (Rams) meets with Patriots<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mar 10: UFA RB James Starks (Packers) meets with Patriots<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mar 10: UFA TE Clay Harbor (Jaguars) meets with Patriots<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mar 10: UFA WR Rod Streater (Raiders) meets with Patriots<\/a>. [Signs with Chiefs 3\/12]<\/p>\n

Mar 10: UFA CB\/ST Sherrick McManis (Bears) meets with Patriots<\/a>. [Re-signs with Chicago 3\/10]<\/p>\n

Mar 10: Former Patriot DT Gary Jeter dies at the age of 61<\/a>; had seven sacks with Pats in 1989.<\/p>\n

+ Mar 11: Patriots sign RFA WR Chris Hogan<\/strong><\/span> to a 3-year, $12,000,000 offer sheet<\/a>.
\nBuffalo has five days to match deal, which includes a first-year salary cap charge of $5,500,000.<\/p>\n

Mar 11: NFL announces compensatory picks for the 2016 draft; the Patriots will get four of those.
\nPatriots receive a third round pick (number 96 overall) for the loss of CB Darrelle Revis<\/span>.
\nThe Pats also receive three sixth round picks (numbers 208, 214 and 221) to compensate for the losses of Akeem Ayers, Brandon Browner, Jonathan Casillas, Stevan Ridley, Shane Vereen and Vince Wilfork<\/span>, while only acquiring Jabaal Sheard<\/span> as an unrestricted free agent from another club.<\/p>\n

Mar 11: With the compensatory picks announced, New England’s initial order in the 2016 draft is now set.<\/p>\n

2nd round: 60th overall
\n3rd round: 91st overall
\n3rd round: 96th overall (compensatory pick, cannot be traded)
\n4th round: 127th overall
\n6th round: 196th overall (from Houston)
\n6th round: 208th overall (compensatory pick, cannot be traded)
\n6th round: 214th overall (compensatory pick, cannot be traded)
\n6th round: 221st overall (compensatory pick, cannot be traded)
\n7th round: 243rd overall (from Houston)
\n7th round: 250th overall<\/p>\n

– The first round pick (29th overall) was stolen by Roger Goodell in the league’s attempt to smear Tom Brady the Patriots, and give the commissioner full power over the players and the NFLPA.
\n– The fifth round pick (154th overall) was traded to the Houston Texans on September 17, 2015 for WR Keshawn Martin and Houston’s sixth round pick (178th overall).
\n– The sixth round pick (204th overall) was traded to the Chicago Bears on September 29, 2015 for LB Jon Bostic.
\n– A seventh round pick (243rd overall) was acquired from the Houston Texans in exchange for QB Ryan Mallett on August 31, 2014.<\/p>\n

+ Mar 11: DL Frank Kearse<\/strong><\/span> (Washington, Dallas, Carolina) signed to a contract<\/a>.<\/p>\n

+ Mar 11: Buffalo Bills decline to match New England’s offer sheet<\/a> for WR Chris Hogan<\/strong><\/span>; Hogan signs contract<\/a> with the Patriots.<\/p>\n

Mar 12: UFA LB James Laurinaitis (Rams) meets with Patriots<\/a>.<\/p>\n

+ Mar 12: ST\/S Nate Ebner<\/strong><\/span> re-signs with Patriots<\/a>.
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Here is a look at the transactions made thus far by the New England Patriots; this post will be continuously updated as more moves are made throughout the year. 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