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# Key dates on the 2023 [NFL / Patriots calendar](https://www.patriots.com/news/key-dates-on-the-2023-nfl-patriots-calendar).
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# 2023 NFL roster cuts [Tracker](https://www.patspulpit.com/2023/8/27/23847775/patriots-2023-nfl-roster-cuts-tracker-news-rumors-trades-analysis).
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# New England Patriots News Link Catchup – [How will the roster shake out?](https://www.patspulpit.com/2023/8/28/23848403/new-england-patriots-links-8-28-23-how-will-the-roster-shake-out)
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* **Transactions:** Patriots [**release 11 players**](https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-release-11-players).
* **Transactions:** Patriots [**acquire OL Tyrone Wheatley Jr. in a trade**](https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-acquire-ol-tyrone-wheatley-jr-in-a-trade-with-cleveland-in-exchange-for) with Cleveland in exchange for RB Pierre Strong Jr.
* **Evan Lazar** analyzes the trade for OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr. and the [**Pats’ first wave of roster cuts**](https://www.patriots.com/news/analysis-patriots-acquire-ot-tyrone-wheatley-via-trade-make-first-wave-of-cuts).
* **Evan Laza**r gives us his [**final roster projection:**](https://www.patriots.com/news/lazar-s-final-roster-projection-tough-decisions-loom-for-patriots-on-cutdown-day) Tough decisions loom ahead of Tuesday’s cutdown day
* **Evan Lazar**’s [**After Further Review:**](https://www.patriots.com/news/after-further-review-evaluating-bailey-zappe-marte-mapu-in-preseason-finale) Evaluating Bailey Zappe, Marte Mapu and others in the preseason finale.
* **Press Conferences:** [**Bill Belichick**](https://www.patriots.com/video/bill-belichick-8-28-i-want-to-give-those-players-at-least-the-time-and-an-explan) \- [**Anthony Firkser**](https://www.patriots.com/video/anthony-firkser-8-27-i-try-to-put-my-best-foot-forward-every-day) \- [**Hunter Henry**](https://www.patriots.com/video/hunter-henry-8-27-it-s-just-an-interesting-time-of-year-for-our-profession) \- [**Jonathan Jones**](https://www.patriots.com/video/jonathan-jones-8-27-just-trying-to-be-as-healthy-as-i-can).
* **Mike Reiss** shares some [**quick-hit weekend thoughts:**](https://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4827311/injuries-and-inconsistency-continue-to-plague-patriots-offensive-line) Injuries and inconsistency continue to plague the offensive line; Eagles coach Nick Sirianni sat the majority of their starters throughout the preseason. So zero preseason snaps on film for Belichick and his staff to dissect of QB Jalen Hurts & Co. ahead of the opener; More.
* **Andy Hart**’s [**Sunday 7:**](https://www.audacy.com/weei/sports/patriots/final-thoughts-on-the-patriots-2023-preseason) Final thoughts on the Pats’ preseason. 1 – The biggest question this August is simple and unfortunately it’s the same question that faced Bill Belichick’s team all offseason and summer: the offensive line.
* **Steve Balestrieri** (PatsFans) [**Sunday Patriots News:**](https://www.patsfans.com/patriots/blog/2023/08/27/patriots-news-8-27-preseason-is-over-cutdowns-to-follow/) Preseason is over, cut-downs to follow.
* **Alex Barth** reports the [**Patriots make a second trade**](https://985thesportshub.com/2023/08/27/patriots-make-second-trade-of-transaction-heavy-day/) of a transaction-heavy day, acquiring offensive tackle Vederian Lowe from the [**Minnesota Vikings**](https://www.dailynorseman.com/) in exchange for a sixth-round pick.
* **Taylor Kyles**’ [**Film Room: Marte Mapu**](https://www.clnsmedia.com/marte-mapu-preseason-titans/)’s versatility shines in NFL debut, with the rookie playing multiple positions and doing a bit of everything in coverage.
* **Andy Hart** explains how the [**Patriots are scrambling**](https://www.audacy.com/weei/sports/patriots/patriots-scrambling-so-that-mac-jones-might-not-have-to) so that Mac Jones might not have to. New England is attempting to fix its offensive line woes before the regular season begins.
* **Karen Guregian** notes Jonathan Jones spoke after practice, saying the [**goal is for him to be ready to play**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/08/patriots-should-be-getting-their-best-corner-back-for-week-1.html) Week 1. *“That’s the goal, that’s the plan. I’m just taking it day-by-day to get ready.”*
* **Mark Daniels** finds stats show that Mac Jones, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Jack Jones [**made the most noise at camp**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/08/mac-jones-was-the-biggest-winner-in-patriots-training-camp-full-stats.html).
* **Zack Cox** criticizes the Patriots for [**not adequately addressing**](https://nesn.com/2023/08/how-patriots-two-trades-underscored-biggest-offseason-error/?utm_source=patspulpit&utm_medium=cta&utm_campaign=patspulpit2022) the right tackle position.
* **Chris Mason** talks about the initial 11-player roster cuts and the [**25 cuts left to go**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/08/patriots-cut-11-players-roster-down-to-78.html).
* **Karen Guregian** says [**RB J.J. Taylor was impressive**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/08/jj-taylor-wants-to-do-more-than-just-make-the-cut-with-the-patriots.html) throughout training camp and the preseason. He’s hoping to contribute more than on the practice squad this year.
* **Mike Reiss** gives us [**his take on the trade**](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38270619/source-patriots-acquire-browns-ot-rb-pierre-strong-jr) of [**Browns**](https://www.dawgsbynature.com/)’ Tyrone Wheatley Jr. for Pierre Strong Jr.
* **Zack Cox** highlights Bill Belichick on why did the Patriots just swung [**two late-August trades**](https://nesn.com/2023/08/bill-belichick-references-tom-brady-in-explaining-patriots-trades/?utm_source=patspulpit&utm_medium=cta&utm_campaign=patspulpit2022) for offensive tackles: They weren’t satisfied with their depth at the position.
* **Mark Daniels** wonders if the Patriots will [**keep two kickers**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/08/will-patriots-keep-two-kickers-on-the-roster.html) on the roster.
* **Mike Kadlck**’s [**Sunday Practice Report:**](https://www.audacy.com/weei/sports/patriots/patriots-practice-report-what-we-saw-on-sunday-as-cuts-come) What we saw at Gillette Stadium on Sunday as roster cuts begin. Tight end Mike Gesicki was no longer in a red, non-contact practice jersey; More.
* **Alex Barth** points out that Demario Douglas is dealing with [**“a minor shoulder injury.”**](https://985thesportshub.com/2023/08/27/we-now-know-why-demario-douglas-was-limited-late-in-training-camp/)
* **Mark Morse** (PatsFans) Final Patriots [**53-man roster projection**](https://www.patsfans.com/patriots/blog/2023/08/27/morse-final-patriots-53-man-roster-projection/).
* **Mike Kadlick** takes one last shot at [**New England’s final 53**](https://www.audacy.com/weei/sports/patriots/patriots-roster-projection-3-0-a-final-shot-at-the-53).
* **Tom Shaw-Mellors** (PatsPropaganda) Patriots [**53-man roster projection**](https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-53-man-roster-projection-2/).
* **Adam London** finds it concerning that ESPN’s [**ranking of the the top 100 players**](https://nesn.com/2023/08/espns-nfl-top-100-of-2023-list-presents-legitimate-concern-for-patriots/) for 2023 includes Matthew Judon as the only Patriot listed while their AFC East rivals all have multiple: Jets (4), Bills (5) and [**Dolphins**](https://www.thephinsider.com/) (7).
* **Tanner James** notes Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, and Julian Edelman are [**set to be colleagues**](https://atozsports.com/new-england/patriots-tom-brady-rob-gronkowski-and-julian-edelman-set-to-be-colleagues-by-2024/) by 2024.