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Patriots links 7/20/26: Summer recap; Spotlight on Edge, RB
Jul 20, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC
TEAM TALK
Roster Move: Patriots release DT Travis Shaw.
Mike Dussault’s Position snapshot: Edge. Roster, analysis. Bottom line: “The first big question of training camp: Are Landry/Jacas PUP’d? Limited? Full go? Their availability will set the ceiling for this group that has a wide variance without them. …”
Evan Lazar’s Position snapshot: Running Backs. Roster, analysis. “The Patriots enter training camp with a running back tandem that should have a major impact this season, but uncertainty behind [them]. …”
Training Camp Preview:Edge (9 min.) and Running backs (8 min.) Mike Dussault, Evan Lazar and Paul Perillo break it all down.
Hype Video:Kevin Byard III lands No. 61 on NFL’s Top 100 Players of 2026. (30 sec. video)
Forged In Foxborough, season 2: Pieces falling into place. (28 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts: Patriots to begin training camp on a Saturday for first time in decades; James White on how an improved receiver position may benefit Rhamondre Stevenson; Robert Kraft puts full support behind Mike Vrabel; Mike Onwenu’s contract incentives; More.
Steve Balestrieri’s Sunday Patriots News: A big summer for Williams, Boutte; Pre-camp buzz, Jacas & Gonzalez contract impasse, Drake Maye’s ascent, and the crucial WR competition.
Hector Longo spotlights eight storylines ahead of camp. From Christian Gonzalez’ contract to Gabe Jacas, Kayshon Boutte, Mike Vrabel and more, the Pats have issues to sort out.
Alex Barth recaps the Patriots’ 2026 offseason: A look back at all the major stories.
Michael DeVito sees a fierce, to the depth competition ahead at running back.
Ethan Hurwitz posts the 90-man training camp roster: Where each player stands, who’s on the bubble.
Karen Guregian puts together a 53-man roster projection ahead of training camp.
Mike D’Abate examines the Patriots depth chart entering training camp: Who’s fighting for their job?
Phil Perry shares 26 Numbers to Know 1-9: Why Maye-Brown connection could be lethal, and More.
Phil Perry shares 26 Numbers to Know 10-18: Can Eli Raridon buck Patriots’ troubling TE trend? More.
Karen Guregian notes Drake Maye hosted A.J. Brown and other Patriots receivers in North Carolina.
Lauren Campbell highlights A.J. Brown on what he wants to bring to the Patriots in his first year.
Hector Longo explains how NFL players showed Kevin Byard the respect he has earned. The 10-yar veteran was voted to the NFL Top 100 for the third time.
Karen Guregian takes a peek at how Drake Maye is handling his newfound ‘rock-star status’
Patriots On SI ranks the top 25 Patriots of 2026. No. 8 Mike Onwenu - No. 7 Hunter Henry - No. 6 Rhamondre Stevenson. /Want to catch up? Here’s the list for Nos 25-6.
Ethan Hurwitz looks at what moving on from Travis Shaw means for the Defensive Line, and how the team will use the open roster spot.
Ryan O’Leary mentions how the Dolphins’ offseason keeps taking hits, and the Patriots stand to benefit.
NATIONAL NEWS
Bucky Brooks (NFL.com) Scout’s Notebook: 2026 NFL All-Breakout Team, defense. S Craig Woodson included.
Eva Geitheim, et al (SI) Ranking the 10 best NFL linebackers for 2026. No Pats.
Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Robert Kraft on Mike Vrabel: “No one is infallible.”
Bill Barnwell (ESPN) NFL All-Backup Team: Could a roster of bench players contend? Patriots: WR DeMario Douglas, DT Cory Durden.
Staff (ESPN) Who fell out of the NFL top-10 positional rankings in 2026?
Rich Cimini (ESPN) Where does Jets rookie QB Klubnik stand ahead of training camp? Did the Jets finally find their Tom Brady or Brock Purdy?
Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) Offseason power rankings: No. 14 Los Angeles Chargers hope more help for Justin Herbert leads to a big season.
Michael DiRocco (ESPN) NFL players love wearing their ‘slippers and slides, baby!’ Here’s why.
Brook Pryor (ESPN) NFL players continue push for grass fields on heels of World Cup.
Michael DiRocco (ESPN) Should the NFL adopt the UFL’s 4-point field goal rule?
Billy Heyen (Sporting News) Cowboys’ K Brandon Aubrey reveals the problem with 4-point field goal rule.
Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) There’s no word yet on in-season Hard Knocks.
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