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When the New England Patriots invested the 28th overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft in offensive tackle Caleb Lomu, they very much made their intentions known. Lomu and the team’s 2025 first-round selection, Will Campbell, would eventually become the bookends along the offensiv…
Training camp season has arrived in Foxborough, and so has the first group of New England Patriots. Starting on Tuesday, drafted and undrafted rookies as well as select veterans including the team’s quarterbacks have begun reporting to camp. Headlined by starting quarterback Drak…
One year after selecting an offensive tackle in the first round of the NFL Draft, the New England Patriots did it again. Following a short trade-up with the Bills, the reigning AFC champions added Caleb Lomu with the 28th overall pick. Unlike his 2025 counterpart Will Campbell, L…
For a second straight year, the New England Patriots decided to double-dip at offensive tackle in the NFL Draft. After going with Will Campbell and Marcus Bryant in 2025, they selected Caleb Lomu and Dametrious Crownover in 2026. Campbell and Lomu are obviously roster locks this …
One offseason after adding the likes of Will Campbell and Morgan Moses, the New England Patriots kept adding to their offensive tackle group. But while Caleb Lomu naturally received most of the attention, the first-round draft pick was not the only player added to further bolster…
Leading up to the NFL Draft, one position was highlighted above all others when it came to New England Patriots needs: the defensive edge. And while they did not address it in the first round, courtesy of picking offensive tackle Caleb Lomu at No. 28 overall, they did go after a …
Patriots first-round pick Caleb Lomu is expected to operate as their swing tackle during his rookie season, but he may also see time along the interior of the offensive line. In addition to playing both tackle positions, Lomu lined up at guard during spring workouts, per ESPN’s M…
The New England Patriots entered mandatory minicamp week with two members of their rookie class still unsigned, but on the eve of their first practice locked up one of them. Caleb Lomu, who was selected 28th overall in the first round in April, put his signature under a four-year…
Even though the New England Patriots selected their right tackle of the future in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft, they are not yet ready to hand Caleb Lomu the keys to the position. While the youngster has seen extensive action both during organized team activities and …
One year after selecting a left tackle in the first round of the NFL Draft, the New England Patriots… selected a left tackle in the first round of the NFL Draft. A key difference between 2025’s Will Campbell and 2026’s Caleb Lomu, however, is that the latter was brought in with t…
The Patriots have signed first-round offensive tackle Caleb Lomu to his fully guaranteed rookie contract, the team announced. As the 28th overall pick, the former Utah standout’s four-year deal is worth approximately $18.92MM. The 2026 draft marked the second straight year that t…
The initial selection in the 2026 New England Patriots draft class has put pen to paper. Offensive tackle Caleb Lomu officially signed his rookie contract on Monday, the organization announced. Lomu, 21, landed at pick No. 28 overall in April’s first round following an AFC East t…
Eight of New England’s nine draft selections have now agreed to terms.
The Patriots have taken care of some important business with their rookie class.
Bills Bills DT Ed Oliver commented on the team’s firing of HC Sean McDermott and hiring of OC Joe Brady as the new head coach, noting that change can be positive for an NFL franchise. “I guess it’s like a breakup, kinda,” Oliver said, via The Athletic. “Everything you did in the …
New England Patriots rookie Gabe Jacas is not present at team OTAs, and now we may have a reason why. ESPN’s Mike Reiss discussed this in a podcast appearance earlier this week.The Illinois product is one of two Patriots rookies who have not signed their rookie deal. Caleb Lomu i…
In the 2026 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots continued their investment in the offensive line, trading up to pick No. 28 to select Caleb Lomu. After selecting Will Campbell fourth overall in 2025, the decision marked the first time since 1991 and 1992 that New England drafted …
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The New England Patriots are currently taking part in OTAs as they gear up for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. The Patriots are hoping to build off last season’s trip to the Super Bowl, which ended in a blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks. In that game, the Patriots’ offensive lin…
There has been no shortage of concern about New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell this offseason. After he struggled in the team’s playoff run, drafting another left tackle in Caleb Lomu has led to calls for Campbell to move inside to guard to go through the roof.This is…
Even though they had already invested a first-round pick in their offensive tackle position, the New England Patriots decided to double-dip at the offensive tackle position for the second straight NFL Draft. After picking Utah’s Caleb Lomu 28th overall, they added Texas A&M’s Dam…
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The New England Patriots rookie class made the trip to Foxboro this week for their first time as official members of the team — which concludes on Sunday after three days of on-field rookie minicamp work. That has been the primary focus here on Pats Pulpit the past few days. For …
Notes and thoughts on Caleb Lomu’s first week in Foxboro, rookie minicamp, and more.
While all eyes are on first-round offensive tackle Caleb Lomu and the rest of their draft class, the New England Patriots are also hosting several free agents at their current rookie minicamp at Gillette Stadium. A total of 17 players are present vying for one of what is currentl…
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The New England Patriots’ rookie class, including nine draftees along with UDFAs plus tryout players, took the rainy practice fields behind Gillette Stadium for the second day of rookie minicamp on Saturday. As usual, the focus is on teaching as the rookies continue to learn the …
The New England Patriots' 2026 NFL Draft class earned a C+ grade, focusing on foundational trench play and developmental secondary depth. Using PFF Grades and Advanced Stats, our recap highlights the addition of Utah tackle Caleb Lomu and the productive pass-rushing of Illinois' …