The Patriots’ list of DNPs reads like a who’s who of their current roster. It includes two of their three best players: cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who continues to be hampered by a hamstring injury, and Christian Barmore, who remains on a snap count while working his way back from a bout with blood clots that disrupted his entire 2024 campaign.

The Patriots got some big plays on offense from Drake Maye, but the line struggled against the pass rush in the first of two joint practices with the Minnesota Vikings.

Taking another crack at a Patriots 53-man roster projection after their second preseason win. Are Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jennings in or out?

The New England Patriots kicked off the 2025 preseason with a dominant 48-18 win over the Washington Commanders. Mike Vrabel’s

Multiple rookies -- including No. 4 pick Will Campbell -- project to become starters. Here's how they're doing.

Jun 9, 2025; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) and cornerback Kobee Minor (19) run a drill during minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric ...

However, his contract may make him a cap casualty when the Patriots trim their roster. Dugger is playing in the first year of a four-year, $58 million contract. According to NFL Analysis NFL insider Keagan Stiefel, he would cost the Patriots $14 million in dead cap space if released.

Here are 10 players for the New England Patriots graded UP or DOWN for their performance in a preseason win over the Washington Commanders.

The Patriots’ preseason opener went remarkably well. You could quibble with a few things, as Mike Vrabel did, but for the most part, a 48-18 win over the Commanders checked all the boxes. The Patriots head to Minnesota this week for a pair of practices and then an exhibition game against the Vikings.