Unlike the last two years, the New England Patriots are entering 2026 with some stability. Mike Vrabel is back as head coach after leading his team to a 14-3 record and Super Bowl berth in his first season, and together with a front office led by executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf is set to continue remodeling the team.

They have some resources at their disposal to do so, including around $41 million in salary cap space. While ranked in the top 10 in the NFL at the moment and with only 14 players set to enter the market, a 2025-like spending spree will not be in the cards for the organization this spring.

Nonetheless, New England is expected to be quite busy over the coming weeks.

The action is set to pick up on Monday, March 9; at noon that day, the so-called legal tampering period will open. Two days later, on March 11 at 4 p.m. ET, free agency as well as the 2026 NFL league year and trading period will officially begin.

As is the case every year, our Patriots Free Agency Tracker will help you stay atop the flurry of news and rumors surrounding the team and the NFL as a whole. Please make sure to bookmark and regularly re-visit, and to check out our up-to-date Patriots roster.

Patriots free agents 2026

QB Tommy DeVito (RFA): Re-signed (2 years, $4.4 million) | Analysis | Grades | Profile

RB Deneric Prince (ERFA): Profile

FB Jack Westover (ERFA): Profile

TE Austin Hooper (UFA): Profile

OT Vederian Lowe (UFA): Profile

OT Thayer Munford Jr. (UFA): Profile

OT Yasir Durant (RFA): Not tendered | Analysis | Profile

DT Khyiris Tonga (UFA): Profile

DT Jaquelin Roy (RFA): Profile

DT Isaiah Iton (ERFA): Not tendered | Analysis | Profile

ED K’Lavon Chaisson (UFA): Profile

LB Jack Gibbens (RFA): Profile

CB Alex Austin (RFA): Not tendered | Analysis | Profile

S Jaylinn Hawkins (UFA): Profile

Patriots free agency signings

ED Jesse Luketa: Signed (1 year) | Analysis | Contract | Grades

Patriots free agency departures

RB Antonio Gibson: Released | Analysis

WR Stefon Diggs: Released | Analysis | Replacements

C Garrett Bradbury: Traded to Bears | Analysis | Grades

Patriots free agency news and rumors tracker

The Patriots are among several teams “closely watching” wide receiver Romeo Doubs’ market. | Source

Wide receiver Alec Pierce is expected to command upwards of $27 million per year should he make it to the open market.| Source

The Patriots are not willing to give up a first-round draft pick for A.J. Brown, but “an adjustment to a multi-asset asking price was floated.” | Source

Maxx Crosby has been traded from the Raiders to the Ravens for first-round draft picks in 2026 and 2027. | Source

Patriots trade: Garrett Bradbury, who started all 21 games for the Patriots in 2025, is being traded to the Bears. The Patriots are getting a 2027 fifth-round draft pick back in return. | Source

Patriots decision: Defensive tackle Isaiah Iton, an exclusive rights free agent, is not getting tendered by the Patriots. He is off to the open market. | Source

A Maxx Crosby trade is “not imminent right now.” | Source

Patriots signing: The Patriots have re-signed quarterback Tommy DeVito to a two-year, $7.4 million extension that includes $2 million in guarantees. | Source

The Eagles are “holding firm” on their asking price for A.J. Brown. Meanwhile, the Chargers are also “keeping tabs” on the situation. | Source

The Patriots and Ravens are considered the “most likely potential partners” for a trade with the Eagles for A.J. Brown. | Source

The Patriots are expected to make a “big push” for free agent wide receiver Alec Pierce. | Source

Patriots signing: The Patriots are signing free agent edge Jesse Luketa to a one-year deal. | Source

The first wide receiver shoe has dropped: the Bills are trading a second-round pick to Chicago for D.J. Moore and a fifth-rounder. | Source

The Patriots recently hosted former first-round draft pick Jedrick Wills on a free agent visit. | Source

Patriots decision: Offensive tackle Yasir Durant won’t be tendered as a restricted free agent. | Source

Patriots decision: Cornerback Alex Austin will not be tendered as a restricted free agent. | Source

New England “could be a landing spot” for Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore in a trade. | Source

The Patriots have shown interest in some big-name wide receivers, including Colts free agent Alec Pierce. | Source

Patriots release: New England will reportedly let wide receiver Stefon Diggs go next week. | Source

The Raiders are looking for two first-round picks and a player for Pro Bowl edge Maxx Crosby. | Source

The Patriots did not use the franchise tag on any of their free agents. | Source

The Vikings are open to trading Pro Bowl edge Jonathan Greenard. | Source

The Patriots believe the asking price for Eagles wide receiver and potential trade target A.J. Brown is “unserious.” | Source

The NFL has set its salary cap for the 2026 season at $301.2 million. The Patriots are $41.3 million under that number, ranking in the top 10. | Source

New England came close to extending Khyiris Tonga during the season, but talks fell apart. | Source

The Patriots are apparently willing to take a patient approach with Jaylinn Hawkins. | Source

Potential Patriots free agency target Kyle Pitts is getting the franchise tag from the Falcons. | Source

Patriots release: Running back Antonio Gibson has been released after two seasons with the team. | Source

Jaylinn Hawkins hopes to “remain home” in free agency. | Source