Another wide receiver is set to hit free agency a day after the role became a bigger offseason priority for the New England Patriots. The Atlanta Falcons are expected to release Darnell Mooney, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport.

The Patriots are making moves to the defensive unit by adding linebacker Jesse Luketa, who represented the Cardinals for three years.

The New England Patriots, the NF's reigning AFC champions, signed former Mercyhurst Prep linebacker Jesse Luketa for their 2026 season.

The New England Patriots are expected to add several pieces to their defensive front heading into the 2026 NFL season.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has hired a familiar face to join him on the team's offensive coaching staff.

The 27-year-old linebacker did not appear in a regular-season game last year. Luketa signed with the Rams' practice squad in November and spent the rest of the season on it. The seventh-round pick of the Cardinals in 2022 recorded 35 tackles (19 solo) across his first three seasons with his original team.

The New England Patriots are signing former Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Jesse Luketa to a one-year deal. NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported the news on Thursday, and the team confirmed it later in the day.

The New England Patriots are likely moving off a mainstay at cornerback the last three years.