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Patriots Finalize 90-Man Roster, Re-Sign DeVito, Trade Brown

4/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

New England Patriots completed a 90-man roster on April 27, 2026, drafting nine and signing 11 undrafted players.
They re-signed quarterback Tommy DeVito, cut Joshua Dobbs and drafted Behren Morton.
Wide receivers Nick DeGennaro, Kyle Dixon and Cameron Dorner joined, while A.J. Brown will be traded after June 1.
Key starters include the offensive line, running backs TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson, and defensive linemen Harold Landry and Dre’Mont Jones.

History

Historical Context

When the NFL introduced a hard salary cap in 1994—set at roughly $34.6 million per team—it forced franchises like the New England Patriots, led by Bill Belichick, to cut veterans and sign cheaper free agents. Decades later, the Patriots trimmed their 2026 roster on April 27, re-signing Tommy DeVito and adding undrafted players, illustrating the cap’s lasting impact on roster strategy.

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Story summary

New England Patriots completed a 90-man roster on April 27, 2026, drafting nine and signing 11 undrafted players.
They re-signed quarterback Tommy DeVito, cut Joshua Dobbs and drafted Behren Morton.
Wide receivers Nick DeGennaro, Kyle Dixon and Cameron Dorner joined, while A.J. Brown will be traded after June 1.
Key starters include the offensive line, running backs TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson, and defensive linemen Harold Landry and Dre’Mont Jones.

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