Patriots news today

Here are the latest news and updates from the New England Patriots:

Latest News

• The Patriots have signed quarterback Jarrett Stidham to a one-year contract extension, according to ESPN. Stidham has been the team's backup quarterback for the past two seasons.
• The Patriots have also signed defensive tackle Carl Davis to a one-year contract, according to NFL Network. Davis has played for the Baltimore Ravens and Chicago Bears in the past.
• The Patriots have released wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, according to ESPN. Thomas was signed by the Patriots in October but struggled to make an impact on the field.

Injury Updates

• Quarterback Tom Brady is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season after undergoing minor knee surgery in the offseason, according to ESPN.
• Running back Sony Michel is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season after undergoing offseason knee surgery, according to NFL Network.
• Wide receiver Julian Edelman is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery, according to ESPN.

Free Agency

• The Patriots have been linked to several free agents, including wide receiver Antonio Brown, according to ESPN. Brown has been released by the Oakland Raiders and is looking for a new team.
• The Patriots have also been linked to defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, according to NFL Network. Clowney has been released by the Seattle Seahawks and is looking for a new team.

Draft

• The Patriots have the 32nd overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft, according to ESPN. The team is expected to use the pick to select a defensive player, such as a defensive end or linebacker.
• The Patriots have also been linked to several draft prospects, including quarterback Drew Lock, according to NFL Network. Lock is expected to be a first-round pick in the draft.

Other News

• The Patriots have announced their preseason schedule, which includes games against the Detroit Lions, Carolina Panthers, and New York Giants, according to ESPN.
• The Patriots have also announced their training camp schedule, which is set to begin on July 25, according to NFL Network.