Last updated: Oct 19, 2026
This page tracks every New England Patriots trade rumor and roster move reported during the 2026 season: trades, signings, extensions, releases, waiver claims, injured reserve moves and practice squad changes.
Entries are listed newest first. Each one links to our full story and to the outlet that first reported it.
How to read the status labels
- Official: announced by the Patriots or completed on the league transaction wire.
- Reported: reported as agreed by a named outlet but not yet announced.
- Rumor: reported interest, talks or an inquiry. Nothing is agreed.
Latest Patriots trade rumors and reports
| Date | Player | What happened | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 | Sam LaPorta | Patriots reportedly among teams interested in Sam LaPorta. MusketFire reported that the Patriots were among the teams that could inquire about Lions tight end Sam LaPorta. | Rumor | MusketFire |
| Sep 12 | Mack Hollins | Patriots decline trade inquiry for Mack Hollins. Albert Breer reported that a contender called about Hollins four to five weeks earlier, but New England preferred keeping him. | Rumor | Boston.com |
Patriots trades, signings and extensions
| Date | Player | What happened | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 | Matt Pryor | Patriots sign Matt Pryor. The Patriots announced Matt Pryor’s signing on September 30, according to Pro Football Rumors. | Official | Pro Football Rumors |
| Sep 22 | Mitch Wishnowsky | Patriots sign Mitch Wishnowsky to active roster. According to Pro Football Rumors, New England signed Mitch Wishnowsky to its active roster after practice-squad elevations. | Official | Pro Football Rumors |
| Sep 21 | Garrett Bradbury | Patriots trade Garrett Bradbury to Bears. MusketFire reported that New England sent Garrett Bradbury to Chicago for a 2027 fifth-round pick. | Reported | MusketFire |
| Sep 19 | Stephon Gilmore | Stephon Gilmore signs one-day deal to retire as Patriot. Boston.com reported Stephon Gilmore signed a one-day contract with New England to formally retire as a Patriot. | Official | Boston.com |
| Sep 11 | DaQuan Jones | Patriots to sign DaQuan Jones to one-year deal. Pro Football Rumors, citing Ian Rapoport, reported a one-year deal worth $3.5 million with incentives potentially reaching $6 million. | Reported | Pro Football Rumors |
| Sep 9 | Corey Kiner | Patriots acquire Corey Kiner from Cardinals. Boston.com reported New England completed a trade sending Arizona a seventh-round pick for running back Corey Kiner. | Official | Boston.com |
| Sep 8 | Christian Gonzalez | Patriots announce Christian Gonzalez four-year, $135 million extension. According to MusketFire, the deal includes $102 million guaranteed and was announced before New England’s Seahawks rematch. | Official | MusketFire |
| Sep 5 | Jaylen Reed, Kayshon Boutte | Patriots acquire Jaylen Reed in Kayshon Boutte trade. The Patriots traded Kayshon Boutte to Houston for Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round pick, according to Pats Pulpit. | Official | Pats Pulpit |
Releases, waivers, injured reserve and practice squad moves
| Date | Player | What happened | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19 | Romeo Doubs, Elliott Davison | Patriots place Romeo Doubs on injured reserve, promote Elliott Davison. New England placed Romeo Doubs on injured reserve and promoted Elliott Davison from the practice squad, according to Pats Pulpit. | Official | Pats Pulpit |
| Oct 13 | Hassan Haskins, D’Shawn Jamison, Jose Ramirez | Patriots add Hassan Haskins, D’Shawn Jamison, release Jose Ramirez. New England signed Haskins and Jamison to its practice squad and released Ramirez on October 13, according to Pro Football Rumors. | Reported | Pro Football Rumors |
| Oct 12 | K.J. Britt, Elliott Davison | Patriots return K.J. Britt, Elliott Davison to practice squad. Britt and Davison reverted to the Patriots’ practice squad after standard elevations against Las Vegas, according to Pats Pulpit. | Reported | Pats Pulpit |
| Oct 9 | Brenden Schooler | Patriots activate Brenden Schooler from non-football injury list. Head coach Mike Vrabel announced Schooler’s activation for Week 5, according to NFLTradeRumors.co, citing Mark Daniels. | Official | NFLTradeRumors.co |
| Oct 8 | Mike Brown | Patriots sign Mike Brown from practice squad. According to Pro Football Rumors, New England signed safety Mike Brown from its practice squad on October 8. | Reported | Pro Football Rumors |
| Oct 7 | Jose Ramirez | Patriots sign Jose Ramirez to practice squad. According to Pro Football Rumors, New England signed linebacker Jose Ramirez to its practice squad on October 7. | Reported | Pro Football Rumors |
| Sep 29 | Riley Wilson | Patriots release Riley Wilson from practice squad. According to Pro Football Rumors, New England released linebacker Riley Wilson from its practice squad on September 29. | Reported | Pro Football Rumors |
| Sep 29 | Greg Van Roten | Patriots place Greg Van Roten on injured reserve. Trade Rumors reported that Van Roten must miss at least four games before becoming eligible to return. | Reported | Trade Rumors |
| Sep 29 | Mike Brown, Jeremiah Pharms Jr. | Patriots return Mike Brown and Jeremiah Pharms Jr. to practice squad. Pats Pulpit reported that both players reverted to New England’s practice squad after serving as standard elevations against Jacksonville. | Reported | Pats Pulpit |
| Sep 23 | Jose Ramirez, Brenden Schooler, Dell Pettus | Patriots make three roster moves on September 23. According to Pro Football Rumors, New England signed Jose Ramirez, opened Brenden Schooler’s practice window, and placed Dell Pettus on injured reserve. | Official | Pro Football Rumors |
| Sep 23 | Benton Whitley | Patriots sign Benton Whitley to practice squad. According to Pro Football Rumors, New England added outside linebacker Benton Whitley to its practice squad on September 23. | Official | Pro Football Rumors |
| Sep 23 | Mike Onwenu | Patriots place Mike Onwenu on injured reserve. The Patriots confirmed Onwenu’s injured-reserve placement, meaning the starting right guard will miss at least four regular-season games. | Official | Pats Pulpit |
| Sep 22 | Tanner Conner | Patriots sign Tanner Conner to practice squad. According to Pro Football Rumors, New England signed tight end Tanner Conner to its practice squad on September 22. | Official | Pro Football Rumors |
| Sep 19 | Mitch Wishnowsky | Patriots elevate Mitch Wishnowsky from practice squad. NFLTradeRumors.co reported that New England elevated punter Mitch Wishnowsky from its practice squad for the September 19 game. | Official | NFLTradeRumors.co |
| Sep 17 | Xavier Newman-Johnson, Jacob Rizy | Patriots add Xavier Newman-Johnson, release Jacob Rizy. Pro Football Rumors reported New England signed Xavier Newman-Johnson to its practice squad and released Jacob Rizy from the unit. | Reported | Pro Football Rumors |
| Sep 17 | Mack Hollins | Patriots adjust Mack Hollins’ performance bonuses. Spotrac, via Michael Ginnitti, reported New England raised Mack Hollins’ reception thresholds for three 2026 performance bonuses. | Reported | Spotrac |
| Sep 14 | Hasan Haskins, Elliott Davison, Chandler Brayboy, Xavier Holmes | Patriots add Brayboy and Holmes, cut Haskins and Davison. According to Boston.com, a Patriots team release announced practice-squad additions Chandler Brayboy and Xavier Holmes and releases of Hasan Haskins and Elliott Davison. | Official | Boston.com |
| Sep 12 | A.J. Brown, DaQuan Jones | Patriots place A.J. Brown on IR, add DaQuan Jones. The Patriots officially placed Brown on injured reserve and signed Jones to the practice squad, according to NFLTradeRumors.co. | Official | NFLTradeRumors.co |
| Sep 9 | Lan Larison, Mitch Wishnowsky | Patriots promote Lan Larison and Mitch Wishnowsky. Pro Football Rumors reported New England promoted running back Lan Larison and punter Mitch Wishnowsky to the active roster. | Reported | Pro Football Rumors |
| Sep 6 | Shane Zylstra | Patriots add Shane Zylstra to practice squad. According to MusketFire, New England signed the veteran tight end after Julian Hill was placed on injured reserve. | Reported | MusketFire |
| Sep 5 | Cameron Dorner | Patriots add Cameron Dorner to practice squad. Patriots Report confirmed Dorner’s practice-squad addition after Musket Fire reported his strong training camp and preseason. | Official | Musket Fire |
| Aug 22 | Lan Larison, Mitch Wishnowsky | Patriots elevate Lan Larison and Mitch Wishnowsky. Pats Pulpit reported the Patriots elevated Larison and Wishnowsky from the practice squad for their Week 1 opener at Seattle. | Official | Pats Pulpit |
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