The NFL’s roster cutdown deadline is nearly here, and the Patriots have some work to do to reach the 53-player limit by Tuesday at 4 p.m. The Patriots got a jump on things by cutting 14 players Friday, none of which came as much of a surprise. New England will have to make at least 23 transactions to reach 53 players.

Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer says that turning the New England Patriots into Super Bowl contenders won't happen overnight.

The new era of Patriots football has a rat problem, and everyone seems to be having a way with it. New coach Mike Vrabel created the narrative when he posted a GIF from “The Departed” in the wake of a report emerging that receiver Ja’Lynn Polk needed season-ending surgery. Asked to elaborate, Vrabel provided some context.

All signs were pointing toward Stefon Diggs playing in Week 1 throughout the summer, until the receiver poured some cold water on his comeback a few weeks ago. But New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has seemingly ended any speculation over Diggs' Week 1 status with the regular season less than two weeks away.

The New England Patriots waived guard Layden Robinson on Sunday, which is just another hit to the organization's overall lackluster 2024 NFL Draft class.

As the New England Patriots embark on the Mike Vrabel era, it is clear than infusion of talent will be needed as the organization looks to end a streak of three straight losing seasons.

Steve Burton, Mike Reiss, and Christian Fauria discuss New England's depth problem -- and a potential pest problem -- ahead of Tuesday's roster cut-down deadline in the NFL. The three also discuss the release of Layden Robinson,