Patriots links 4/10/26: Depth an issue at RB and Safety

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 2: Terrell Jennings #26 of the New England Patriots celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at Gillette Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images

TEAM TALK

• PatriotsupdatedFree Agency TrackerandMock Draft Tracker.
• Mike Dussault reports the Forged in Foxborough' series has been nominated for a regional Emmy Award.
• Patriots Unfiltered: NFL Draft talk, latest mocks/buzz, 2026 Pats HOF nominees. (2 hours)

LOCAL LINKS

• Mark Daniels Patriots 2026 NFL Draft Preview: 5 best fits at running back. it's clear that the team could use more depth for the upcoming season."
• Sara Marshall makes the case that the NFL Draft or a blockbuster trade are the best options for the Patriots to address their receiving corps.
• Phil Perryspotlights the best safety fits for the Patriots in the Draft: Looking for more defensive versatility.
• Ethan Hurwitzpreviews the Safety position: Top Safeties set, but Pats will need to figure out their backups at the backend of the secondary.
• Ethan Hurwitz' Patriots Draft Preview: Special Teams doesn't need much retooling.
• Alex Barth explores whether a Day 2 move-up is in the cards for the Patriots in this year's draft. With 11 picks at their disposal, New England is well-positioned to move up if they choose to.
• Ethan Hurwitz gives us five reasons why the Patriots can repeat as AFC Champions.
• Doug Kyed's Patriots Mailbag: Potential surprises with 31st pick in 2026 NFL Draft.
• Aaliyan Mohammed relays Julian Edelman who is a fan of WR Romeo Doubs.
• Aaliyan Mohammed explains why he believes the Patriots should move on from Hunter Henry after this season and go after Falcons star TE Kyle Pitts next offseason.
• Mark Daniels takes a 4th stab at a 7-round Patriots mock draft. No. 31 Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion.
• Jake Mozarsky compares Patriots first-round mock draft selections from top experts. Any consensus?
• Patriots Daily podcast: Taylor Kyles, Mike Kadlick and Daniel Harms break down the best Tight Ends & Safety prospects for the Patriots. (55 min. video)

NATIONAL NEWS

• Albert Breer (SI) NFL Mailbag: Three underrated NFL draft prospects; Plus, answering your questions on Kenneth Walker III, Jeremiyah Love and more.
• Matt Miller (ESPN) 2026 NFL draft rankings: Top 482 players, comps.
• Tony Pauline (EssentiallySports) NFL Draft Big Board Update: Mansoor Delane cracks Top 10, Peter Woods tumbles as Michael Trigg's stock craters.
• Eva Geitheim (SI) Six NFL teams under the most pressure to hit on their draft classes. Dolphins, Jets included. No Pats.
• Mike Kadlick (SI) Five teams that can't leave the 2026 NFL draft without a quarterback. Jets included.
• Around the NFL (NFL.com) Which team most needs to select a wide receiver in the Draft? No Pats.
• Cynthia Frelund (NFL.com) Path to the Draft: Breaking down WR draft prospect team fits. (2 min. video)
• Eric Edholm (NFL.com) 2026 NFL Draft: 16 prospects attending this year's event in Pittsburgh.
• Kevin Patra (NFL.com) Dolphins' Aaron Brewer admits he was shook' by Jaylen Waddle trade:What are we doing?'
• Matt Verderame (SI) Selecting the best NFL draft pick ever for every team. Pats: 2000, 6th round (199).
• Gilberto Manzano (SI) Top eight NFL free agents still available ahead of the draft.
• Mike Kadlick (SI) Report: NFL under federal investigation for anticompetitive tactics' harming consumers
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Robert Kraft saw the antitrust storm coming a year ago.