Linebacker Cameron McGrone missed all of last season with a knee injury, but has impressed some of New England’s coaches despite having such limited opportunities.

Joe Judge is involved with the quarterbacks while Matt Patricia will be involved with the offensive line.

Gino Cappelletti was an AFL MVP and original member of the Boston Patriots before becoming a assistant coach and longtime broadcaster.

Kyle Van Noy, who was released by the Patriots in March, will be entering his ninth NFL season.

N’Keal Harry, with just 57 catches in 33 career games, would have been paid $12.425 million guaranteed in 2023 had New England picked up his option.

Commentary: New England didn’t pick a linebacker, but added help at receiver, offensive line, running back and in the secondary.

Many considered offensive lineman Cole Strange to be a third-rounder, but New England Coach Bill Belichick thought differently.

New England gets help on its offensive line after dropping from No. 21 to No. 29, the 18th straight draft the team has made at least one draft-day trade.

For too long, pride made the Patriots blind to their blind spots, and now they’re playing catchup with possibly a new way of thinking.

New England sends a fifth-round pick to Houston for a sixth and a seventh rounder.