Patriots links 6/15/26: Summer break punchlist

Foxborough, MA - September 17: New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore stretches at practice on September 17, 2025. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images

TEAM TALK

• Evan Lazar25 thoughts on the Patriots heading into the summer break.
• Evan Lazar considers what fresh ideas' the Patriots could add to their scheme in all 3 phases for 2026.
• Highlights:Patriots are ringside for WWE Friday Night SmackDown in Rhode Island. (1 min. video)

LOCAL LINKS

• Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts: Why rookie Gabe Jacas was absent from minicamp, A.J. Brown buzz, Boutte looked like one of the best receivers on the team, TE on the radar, family games, challanging Maye at the line, Lomu on the move, and more.
• Steve Balestrieri's Sunday Patriots news: Patriots wrap up spring workouts, insights into the roster, training camp, and 2026 season outlook.
• Karen Guregian considers five issues to ponder on the heels of Patriots minicamp. A.J. Brown's contract, wide receiver logjam, do they need edge rusher help, or not? More.
• Evan Cormier points out the Patriots have to be better in the red zone this year.
• Doug Kyed picks the biggest winners and losers from Patriots OTAs and minicamp practices.
• Ethan Hurwitz identifies the biggest winners from minicamp: Offense and Defense.
• Alex Barth puts together a way-too-early roster projection after spring practices.
• Ethan Hurwitzpredicts the 53-man roster after minicamp: How many rookies make it?
• Chris Mason notes WR coach Todd Downing is very pleased' with Kyle Williams' development.
• Ethan Hurwitz hears from Kyle Williams how he values what he's learned from the veterans as he continues developing his game.
• Ian Logue relays Caleb Lomu detailing his weird' adjustment to right tackle and learning from veterans.
• Mark Daniels goes behind the powerful message Patriots coaches gave DT Christian Barmore.
• Sara Marshall spotlights how Christian Barmore is quietly building toward the best season of his career.
• Jerry Thornton explains why his new favorite relationship in all the world is Drake Maye and AJ Brown.
• Chris Mason has the story of how Tom Brady helped transform Harry Kane from doubting teenager into England's greatest scorer.
• Pats Interference + All 32 crossover podcast: Andrew Callahan and Mike Giardi share their minicamp observations and discuss Christian Gonzalez' future and More. (1 hour.)

NATIONAL NEWS

• Albert Breer (SI) NFL Takeaways: Rising QB salaries has forced teams to be creative with contracts; Plus, a Myles Garrett trait the Rams liked and more.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Patriots hope to weaponize" Drake Maye's mind.
• Ben Arthur (FOX Sports) The biggest question facing every AFC team entering summer. Patriots: Can the Patriots keep QB Drake Maye upright? /Click for commentary.
• Bucky Brooks (NFL.com) Seven players who deserve to make their debut in the NFL Top 100 of 2026. No. 1. Drake Maye.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) After the Patrick Mahomes deal, which quarterbacks are next to get paid? Drake Maye included.
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) A.J. Brown feels at home in New England, with plenty of familiar faces from Tennessee.
• Tom Blair (NFL.com) Building the best team money can buy under the 2026 salary cap. No Pats.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Jets are swapping speed for size.
• Mike Nicastro (BehindTheSteelCurtain) Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr contract extension predicted to reset cornerback market.
• Jordan Dajani (CBS Sports) Stefon Diggs landing spots after NFL closes investigation, found insufficient evidence to support a personal conduct policy suspension.
• Bradley Locker (PFF) Ranking the most and least accurate quarterback seasons in PFF history. Tom Bradys 2016 season stands above the rest. /Click for commentary.
• Brenden Kleen (Awful Announcing) Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions reportedly in the neighborhood' of Pat McAfee's looming $60M salary.