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February 23, 2026 The MassLive Patriots Newsletter Patriots Patriots free agency 2026: Which veterans could be released? With $40.5 million in estimated cap space, the Patriots need to make tough decisions on several contracts before free agency. Here's a look at 10 potential cut candidates By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com Read more Patriots Top 5 positions Patriots will focus on at NFL’s Scouting Combine | Karen Guregian With the NFL's Scouting Combine on tap, a look at the Patriots top five positions of need. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Former Super Bowl champion isn’t buying Patriots’ 2025 ‘easy schedule’ narrative There was plenty of talk when it came to the Patriots’ success in 2025 because of their schedule. One former Super Bowl champion is not buying into that narrative. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Some Things I Think I Think: Roman Anthony is already the ‘Face of the Red Sox’ Random thoughts about (mostly) sports topics. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Patriots What would it cost Patriots to trade for A.J. Brown? Insider floats potential offer After a turbulent 2025 in Philadelphia, trade rumors have popped up with A.J. Brown once again. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots pay veteran’s $400K incentive even though he missed the mark Mike Vrabel is appreciative of what Mack Hollins provided for his team this season, and the veteran wide receiver has an additional $400,000 in his wallet to show for it. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    See more       Introducing Premium Access   Full Access for you — and four more.   Start Today for $1   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.