Callahan: Translating Eliot Wolf’s comments about Patriots free agency, NFL Draft
Eliot Wolf discussed addressing roster gaps via free agency, trades, and draft, highlighting needs at edge rusher, tackle, safety, and receiver positions.
- On Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, Eliot Wolf addressed reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, saying the New England Patriots will evaluate the roster and explore every avenue including free agency, trades, and the draft.
- The Patriots' surprise ascent from four wins to 14 victories in 2025 and a Super Bowl LX appearance exposed clear needs at edge rusher, offensive tackle, and wide receiver this offseason.
- Will Campbell's playoff struggles followed an MCL return with three of his four worst games, safety Jaylinn Hawkins is weighing free agency, and Stefon Diggs carries a $26.5 million cap hit with uncertain return.
- Ownership's support means the Patriots plan to create roster competition while maintaining continuity, as Wolf emphasized support from Robert and Jonathan Kraft.
- The NFL's legal tampering window opens March 9, coinciding with Christian Barmore, defensive tackle, scheduled for arraignment that day, while Christian Gonzalez, cornerback, is extension-eligible this offseason.
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12 things we learned about Patriots’ upcoming offseason from Eliot Wolf
INDIANAPOLIS — Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf kicked off the NFL Scouting Combine with a press conference and side session with local reporters Tuesday morning.
Callahan: Translating Eliot Wolf’s comments about Patriots free agency, NFL Draft
It’s not often Eliot Wolf meets with reporters for longer than a half-hour like he did Tuesday. First, there was his 15-minute press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine, where most GMs and head coaches stand every year for what is surely their favorite part of the draft process. Then came a side session Wolf granted to local reporters. Naturally, there was a lot to cover. What are the Patriots’ plans for free agency, the trade market and draf…
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