The New England Patriots\u2019 offseason workout program is officially a wrap, which allows us some time to decompress and to reassess. And to ask one crucial question: where does Mike Vrabel\u2019s roster stand at this specific point in time?<\/p>\n
Granted, the following roster projection is based off of limited information \u2014 we only were able to watch three minicamp practices plus two additional sessions during organized team activities this spring \u2014 but it nonetheless provides a starting point with training camp on the horizon. It also shows where the outlook might have changed since the first Pats Pulpit roster projection<\/a> back after the NFL Draft.<\/p>\n In (3): Drake Maye, Tommy DeVito, Behren Morton (R)<\/p>\n The first two are locked into their respective roles on the team. Drake Maye is an MVP-caliber quarterback who should only get better in his second season working under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, while Tommy DeVito is an experienced backup who impressed the team with his behind-the-scenes work in 2025.<\/p>\n The bigger question is the third-string spot occupied by rookie Behren Morton. This could just as easily be used for depth elsewhere on the roster, but for now we are including the seventh-round pick as a scout-team QB based on some promising moments this spring.<\/p>\n In (3): Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson, Lan Larison<\/p>\n Out (3): Terrell Jennings, Jam Miller (R), Myles Montgomery (U-R)<\/p>\n As is the case at quarterback, there are no questions about what the top of the running back depth chart will look like. Rhamondre Stevenson is a well-established RB1 who the club is high on, while TreVeyon Henderson is an explosive playmaker who should make the famous second-year jump and improve both his vision, gap recognition and pass protection in 2026.<\/p>\n Behind the two, sophomore Lan Larison was the most active player during spring workouts. Larison is a change-of-pace back who also is in the mix on special teams, which gives him the nod over the other backs on the roster \u2014 all of whom are projected as practice squad candidates.<\/p>\n With Jack Westover increasing his tight end reps again, the fullback competition is down to two players. Free agency pickup Reggie Gilliam is the out-and-out favorite to make the roster between him and Brock Lampe, even though the nature of the offseason workouts prevented either from showing off their skills as lead blockers and pass protectors.<\/p>\n In (6): A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs, Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams, Efton Chism III<\/p>\n Out (6): Kayshon Boutte, Jeremiah Webb, Kyle Dixon (U-R), Nick DeGennaro (U-R), Jimmy Kibble (U-R), Cameron Dorner (U-R)<\/p>\n Probably no position on the Patriots\u2019 roster has been in the headlines more this offseason than wide receiver, and it continues to be arguably the most intriguing on the team heading toward training camp. What the group will ultimately look like is anybody\u2019s guess at this point in time, but from our point of view six wideouts will end up on the 53-man team come the regular season.<\/p>\n A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs are locks after arriving via high-profile trade and high-priced free agency contract, respectively, this offseason. Mack Hollins also looks like he will again be involved in the mix as a role player, as will be offseason standout DeMario Douglas; the fourth-year man looks more comfortable<\/a> and was a favorite target for Drake Maye during open practices. Second-year wideouts Kyle Williams and Efton Chism round out the depth chart and could factor into the kickoff returner mix.<\/p>\n The big unknown is Kayshon Boutte. He was part of a three-receiver set featuring Brown and Douglas during minicamp and his presence on the roster is not entirely superfluous. That said, the Patriots will not hesitate moving on from him if the other wideouts look the part in training camp and a suitable trade offer comes in.<\/p>\n In (3): Hunter Henry, Eli Raridon (R), Tanner Arkin (U-R)<\/p>\n Out (2): Jack Westover, C.J. Dippre<\/p>\n Free agent Julian Hill might not have arrived in New England with much fanfare, but losing him to a season-ending injury nonetheless changes the complexity at the tight end position. With him out, the depth chart behind captain Hunter Henry is down to four inexperienced options.<\/p>\n Eli Raridon is the only roster lock among them based on his status as a third-round draft pick, but the current TE2 still has a long road ahead before he can play a similar high-volume role Hill was projected to hold in 2026. To replace him on the roster, we currently go with UDFA Tanner Arkin, who offers a similar profile as a blocker. Don\u2019t be surprised to see another roster-caliber addition<\/a> to the depth chart, however.<\/p>\n In (5): Will Campbell, Morgan Moses, Caleb Lomu (R), Marcus Bryant, Dametrious Crownover (R)<\/p>\n Out (3): James Hudson III, Sebastian Gutierrez, Lorenz Metz<\/p>\n Will Campbell, Morgan Moses and Caleb Lomu will be the Patriots\u2019 three primary tackles in 2026, and the team having to go any deeper for regular contributions would be an ominous sign.<\/p>\n The main question at the position therefore is what that depth behind those top three will look like. Based on lineups rather than actual performance during minicamp and OTAs \u2014 no contact makes judging line play rather challenging \u2014 we go the \u201cdraft and develop\u201d route and project 2025 and 2026 late-round picks Marcus Bryant and Dametrious Crownover will complement Campbell, Moses and Lomu.<\/p>\n In (4): Alijah Vera-Tucker, Jared Wilson, Mike Onwenu, Ben Brown<\/p>\n Out (5): Caedan Wallace, Andrew Rupcich, Mehki Butler, Jacob Rizy (U-R), JonDarius Morgan (U-R)<\/p>\n Just like at offensive tackle, the Patriots are also set atop their interior offensive line. Alijah Vera-Tucker and Mike Onwenu will fill the two guard spots, with Jared Wilson lining up as the starting center. Ben Brown, meanwhile, is the clear frontrunner to earn the do-it-all backup spot.<\/p>\n Based on the offseason and Caleb Lomu lining up at left guard for some practice reps in minicamp, we will only go four player deep in this spot at the moment. However, it would not be a surprise if one of Andrew Rupcich or Caedan Wallace ends up on the team over a fifth offensive tackle.<\/p>\n In (6): Milton Williams, Christian Barmore, Cory Durden, Joshua Farmer, Leonard Taylor III, Eric Gregory<\/p>\n Out (3): Jeremiah Pharms Jr, David Blay Jr. (U-R), Travis Shaw (U-R)<\/p>\n Even with Khyiris Tonga now in Kansas City, New England did not feel the need to add to the interior defensive line this offseason (apart from two UDFA signings). This suggests that the team likes what it has available, especially in the form of Cory Durden: the second-year Patriot is on his way to take over Tonga\u2019s spot as the third member of the tackle rotation alongside Milton Williams and Christian Barmore.<\/p>\n The other spots will be filled by the same backup crew the Patriots used last year. However, Leonard Taylor and Eric Gregory both appear to be near the bottom of the depth chart and it would not be a surprise to see one of them removed to bolster the depth elsewhere on the team.<\/p>\n In (5): Harold Landry III, Dre\u2019Mont Jones, Elijah Ponder, Bradyn Swinson, Gabe Jacas (R)<\/p>\n Out (3): Jesse Luketa, Quintayvious Hutchins (R), Xavier Holmes (U-R)<\/p>\n