Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Stefon Diggs "is working hard" at the start of the Patriots offseason workout program. (Source: Mark Daniels on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: "(Diggs is) a motivated player," Vrabel said. "He's a hungry player." Diggs is coming off a torn ACL but appears to be on track to be a full-go at the start of the season. He signed a three-year deal with New England back at the end of March.

The Patriots have traded QB Joe Milton III and a seventh-round draft pick to Dallas in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick. (Source: Dianna Russini on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Milton has been the subject of trade rumors all offseason after he impressed in a game against the Bills to close out the 2024 season. The 25-year-old quarterback will open the season as the backup to Dak Prescott and will provide the Cowboys will a solid option should Prescott miss any time during the season.

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said WR Ja’Lynn Polk is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. (Source: ESPN)

Fantasy Impact: Polk missed time with a shoulder injury late last season, so the surgery was likely to address those issues. It was a lost rookie season for the receiver out of Washington as he looks to take a step forward with his role under a new coaching staff heading into next season. He will be a player to monitor in training camp.

The Patriots expect Christian Barmore to participate in their offseason program. (Source: ProFootballTalk on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Barmore appeared in four games last season before he suffered a recurrence of his blood clot symptoms. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel noted to reporters that Barmore has been feeling better.

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel mentioned to reporters the idea of drafting a young running back. (Source: Carlos A. Lopez on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: “[Drafting] a good young runner is something that’s potentially— something we would like to do," Vrabel said."… Rhamondre [Stevenson] and [Antonio Gibson] I think obviously were a good 1-2 punch... But we’ll love to add good young players on offense.” In what is considered a deep running back class, it will be worth monitoring to see when the Patriots address the position when determining the value of Stevenson heading into next season.

New England Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf said the team will take a "best player available" approach in the 2025 NFL Draft after they "went for need a little bit too much last year." (Source: Karen Guregian, MassLive)

Fantasy Impact: Wolf, who is the Patriots' de facto general manager, said the team is "really excited to be able to go into the draft not forced to pick something," believing that the team is not hamstrung to approach a position of need. While the Pats could certainly use some more help on offense, this likely indicates they won't feel a need to shoehorn in a tackle or wide receiver if they feel a better option is available. However, given that New England picks at No. 4 and could potentially see one of the top talents (like Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter) fall to them if multiple QBs are drafted ahead of them, it's likely no surprise that the team would take a best-player-available approach in that situation. However, if Carter and Hunter are off the board, the Patriots' response will be interesting to monitor.

The Patriots signed LB Christian Elliss to a two-year contract. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: New England matched the two-year deal the Raiders offered Elliss. He totaled 1.5 sacks and 80 tackles last season with the Patriots, and should remain in a similar role.

LB Jack Gibbens (ankle) agreed to a one-year contract with the Patriots on Wednesday, per league sources. The 26-year-old tallied 167 tackles and 1.5 sacks over 29 games with the Titans, missing the last seven in 2024 due to an ankle injury. (Source: Jeremy Fowler)

Fantasy Impact: Gibbens’ 167 tackles across three years tease IDP upside, but a depth role in New England keeps him fringe. His ankle recovery looks solid—dynasty owners might stash, though redraft skips unless he starts.

The Patriots signed C Garrett Bradbury to a two-year contract. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The deal includes $3.8 million in guarantees and can be worth “up to” $12 million. Bradbury quickly finds a new home after he was officially released by the Vikings earlier this week. He'll take over the starting spot previously held by David Andrews.

The Patriots signed OG Wes Schweitzer to a one-year contract. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Schweitzer was in a depth role with the Jets the past couple of seasons. He'll likely be in a similar role in New England.

The Patriots have signed DL K'Lavon Chaisson to a one-year, $5M deal. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Chaisson tallied 32 total tackles and five sacks in 15 games with Las Vegas last season. The former first-round pick will help bolster the Patriots' pass rush in 2025.

The Patriots re-signed S Jaylinn Hawkins to a one-year, $2.25 million contract. (Source: Mike Reiss on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hawkins will continue to hold a depth role in the secondary for New England as well as a role in special teams.

The Patriots agreed to terms with DT Khyiris Tonga on a one-year, $2.7 million contract. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Tonga will hold a rotational role on the Patriots defensive line under Mike Vrabel.

The Patriots agreed to terms with QB Josh Dobbs on a two-year contract. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Dobbs takes over in the backup role for New England behind Drake Maye. He has had spurts as a starter in the past and will add experience in the role Jacoby Brissett held last season in the Patriots quarterback room.

The Patriots re-signed TE Austin Hooper to a one-year, $5 million contract. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hooper caught 45 passes for 476 yards and three touchdowns last season. He can earn up to $7 million in his new contract. He'll remain a safety blanket for Drake Maye alongside Hunter Henry.

The Patriots signed EDGE Harold Landry to a three-year, $43.5 million contract. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Landry was released by the Titans over the weekend. He can earn up to $48 million on his deal with New England as he looks to help improve the pass rush for the Patriots.

The current plan for the Patriots is to not assign a restricted free-agent tender to guard Lester Cotton. (Source: Mike Reiss on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cotton has played in 45 career games with nine starts. He could draw some interest in free agency.

CB Alex Austin signed his exclusive rights tender to return to the Patriots. (Source: Mike Reiss on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Austin will be competing for a starting role heading into next season. He has one career interception as he looks to earn a larger role next season. He will be a restricted free agent in 2026.

The Patriots have given DT Davon Godchaux permission to seek a trade. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Godchaux will be looking to move teams following the coaching change as well as change in defensive scheme. He recorded six pressures and one tackle for loss last season.

Drake Maye has been added to the Pro Bowl roster for the AFC. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Maye was added as an alternate. The rookie threw for 2,276 yards with 15 touchdowns to 10 interceptions in 13 games this season.