New England Patriots · 2026
All New England Patriots seasons · 237 moves
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The 2026 season on record
The Patriots made 237 moves on record in 2026 so far: 101 waivers, 95 signings, 18 reserve-list moves, 15 terminations and 8 trades. Of those, 85 brought players in (15 from other clubs by trade, claim or free agency), 122 sent players out (12 to other clubs) and 30 were reserve-list or other status moves. The busiest month was August, with 114 moves (48% of the year to date).
Notable arrivals
- Alijah Vera-Tucker — signed as an unrestricted free agent from the Jets, March 12 · 1st-round pick, 2021 (No. 14 overall)
- A.J. Brown — acquired by trade from the Eagles, June 2 · 2nd-round pick, 2019 (No. 51 overall)
- Kevin Byard — signed as an unrestricted free agent from the Bears, March 13 · 3rd-round pick, 2016 (No. 64 overall)
- Dre'Mont Jones — signed as an unrestricted free agent from the Ravens, March 12 · 3rd-round pick, 2019 (No. 71 overall)
- Cameron Latu — claimed off waivers from the Eagles, August 31 · 3rd-round pick, 2023 (No. 101 overall)
Notable departures
- Garrett Bradbury — traded to the Bears, March 11 · 1st-round pick, 2019 (No. 18 overall)
- K'Lavon Chaisson — signed by the Commanders as an unrestricted free agent, March 13 · 1st-round pick, 2020 (No. 20 overall)
- Caedan Wallace — traded to the Dolphins, August 10 · 3rd-round pick, 2024 (No. 68 overall)
- Chad Muma — released, August 30 · 3rd-round pick, 2022 (No. 70 overall)
- Marte Mapu — traded to the Texans, April 7 · 3rd-round pick, 2023 (No. 76 overall)
Draft data: Pro Football Reference