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Patriots 2025 Hall of Fame finalists announced (in alphabetical order): 🏈Julian Edelman 🏈Logan Mankins 🏈Adam Vinatieri Fan voting through April, with one inductee announced in early May. Others nominated by the committee for consideration: Julius Adams, Peter Brock, Ron

Patriots OLBs coach Mike Smith on Abdul Carter: "Explosive athlete. Still new to that position, but explosive around the edge, brings that pass-rush ability; has an aggressive style of play. I'm looking forward to talking football with him ... and seeing where his mental is at."

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The Patriots are hosting Penn State DE Abdul Carter in Foxboro on a 30 visit on Monday, per sources. It's the last of his four scheduled 30 visits—his plan has been to ONLY take those four, with the four teams (Titans, Browns, Giants, Patriots) atop the draft.

Patriots Thursday 🎙️ 11:45a: C Garrett Bradbury, RB Antonio Gibson NOTES: First week of voluntary offseason program...Announcement of 3 Patriots Hall of Fame finalists imminent (fan vote through April, with announcement of inductee in early May).

“My wife came up with me this weekend to look at houses, and we drove through the campus. It’s crazy how beautiful, and how far it has come, since I’ve been there.” — Boston College alum and new Patriots LB Harold Landry III https://t.co/0crkYZT4mL

For those updating Patriots rosters at home, please note WR Stefon Diggs is No. 8.

CB Marcus Jones mentions music playing in the hallways as one example/difference with Mike Vrabel as head coach. https://t.co/ugfSv4QxJm

Patriots Tuesday 🎙️ 11:45a: CB Marcus Jones/LB Harold Landry III interviews NOTES: Voluntary offseason program began Monday...WR Stefon Diggs (jersey number TBD) among those present for Day 1...Own No. 4 overall pick in NFL Draft (April 24-26).

Wes Welker, who was in the news last week as a worthy nominee for the Patriots Hall of Fame (672 catches over 6 regular seasons + another 69 in playoffs), is in the news again this week. Welker, the former Dolphins WRs coach, has landed on the Commanders staff, per sources.

For those looking to match the faces with names: Pop Douglas Harold Landry Keion White Milton Williams Stefon Diggs Christian Gonzalez (with All Pro Zo on jacket) Brenden Schooler 🤠 Ja'Lynn Polk Morgan Moses Alex Austin Isaiah Bolden/Anfernee Jennings 🫱🏿‍🫲🏾 Christian Barmore Kyle

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Can confirm... the boys are 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 👋 https://t.co/6vyq62AAym

Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots and NFL (return of the pass-catching RB?; follow up on Joe Milton III trade; QBs in draft to possibly fill Milton's void; Marte Mapu's fit on defense TBD; Adam Vinatieri gets top vote for Patriots Hall etc.) https://t.co/0ViAn7CbSC

5 Patriots nuggets from defensive assistant coach interviews: 🏈CBs coach Justin Hamilton was surprised about one aspect of Marcus Jones’ play when he began studying him. “Watching his tape, I saw a more physical player than I expected to see,” he said, noting that Jones (5-8,

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Patriots defensive assistant coaches answer questions from reporters: DL Clint McMillan, ILBs Zak Kuhr, CBs Justin Hamilton, and safeties Scott Booker. https://t.co/NGpU5X1coI

Patriots OLB coach Mike Smith, whose best friend is Wes Welker (going back to their freshman year at Texas Tech), says he is excited to work with Keion White. “Meaner than a rattlesnake,” Smith says, adding that he has a history of coaching bigger rushers like White (6-5, 285) https://t.co/vvNmyHWufK

Patriots defensive assistant coaches answer questions from reporters: DL Clint McMillan, ILBs Zak Kuhr, CBs Justin Hamilton, and safeties Scott Booker. https://t.co/NGpU5X1coI

Special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer says the NFL rule change to put the touchback at the 35 means more returns … and also increases the importance of the kicker having more in his “toolbox” in terms of placement etc. He says big change in how team will approach position. https://t.co/kWqyhVM1tO

5 Patriots nuggets from offensive assistant coach interviews: 🏈WRs Kayshon Boutte and DeMario “Pop” Douglas have been at the facility in recent days, in advance of the start of the voluntary offseason program on Monday. 🏈When LSU OT/G Will Campbell arrived at Gillette Stadium

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Patriots offensive assistant coaches answer questions from reporters: TEs coach/passing game coordinator Thomas Brown, RBs coach Tony Dews, WRs coach Todd Downing, QBs coach Ashton Grant. https://t.co/qvfOTvNQxM

Patriots offensive assistant coaches answer questions from reporters: TEs coach/passing game coordinator Thomas Brown, RBs coach Tony Dews, WRs coach Todd Downing, QBs coach Ashton Grant. https://t.co/qvfOTvNQxM

Josh McDaniels arrives … “Hello world.” Back after a year off from the NFL. https://t.co/11iypq6DJJ