Patriots links 5/06/26: Gilliam brings consistency to run game
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 19: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots hands the ball off to Rhamondre Stevenson #38 of the New England Patriots in the third quarter of a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images) | Getty Images
TEAM TALK
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- Alexandra Francisco has the story of two local educators using the Patriots to bring learning to life in their classrooms. Now, Mondays during football season are the favorite day of the week.
- Press Conferences: K.J. Britt – Reggie Gilliam. (20 min. video)
- Patriots Unfiltered:Rookie minicamp preview, team/league updates, offseason talk. (2 hours)
LOCAL LINKS
- Doug Kyed’s Patriots Notes: Free-agent addition Reggie Gilliam felt ‘underutilized’ by Bills.
- Alex Barth notes FB Reggie Gilliam sees a chance to hit ‘untapped potential’ in the Patriots’ offense.
- Karen Guregian finds Reggie Gilliam has already ‘hit it off’ with Drake Maye.
- Khari Thompson highlights Patriots LB K.J. Britt recalling what it was like learning from Tom Brady as a rookie in Tampa Bay. “He was prepared. He was fun to play with. He commanded the field”
- Ethan Hurwitz explains how the Patriots drafting CB Karon Prunty puts the current depth chart on notice.
- Jennifer Streeter has the story of center Jared Wilson giving back to the community. Wilson donated Guardian Caps to his high school alma mater of West Forsyth High School in Cumming, Georgia.
- Ethan Hurwitz tells us the rookies’ new jersey numbers and looks at the players who wore the numbers before them.
- Ethan Hurwitz notes the Patriots changed up their defensive coaching staff this offseason, and the players haven’t been fazed by it.
- Lauren Campbell relays Tom Brady sharing what should be ‘non-negotiable’ priority for NFL rookies.
- Ian Logue looks at the remaining Patriots free agents who are still looking for new teams.
- All 32 NFL podcast: Mike Giardi shares his take on FB Reggie Gilliam after a post-presser conversation. Giardi came away very impressed with how he’ll fit and help the Patriots achieve their goal of running the football more consistently this season. More. (35 min.) /Good listen.
- Pats Interference podcast: Andrew Callahan answers mailbag questions on the fiercest position battle this summer, who’s most likely to make a Year 2 leap, and the 2026 draft pick with the most potential.
- Patriots podcast: Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles dive into a mailbag of questions. (49 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Albert Breer (SI) NFL Notes: The five types of available free agents; Plus, notes on Anthony Richardson, Alvin Kamara, Patrick Mahomes and more.
- Garrett Podell (CBS Sports) Ranking the 10 worst QB rooms in the NFL entering 2026; Starting predictions for Week 1. No Pats.
- Kevin Seifert and Kalyn Kahler (ESPN) Sources: NFLRA schedules vote to ratify new CBA with NFL.
- Eva Geitheim (SI) Stefon Diggs found not guilty of assault allegations against former personal chef.