New England addressed needs, specifically at quarterback and on the defensive front, after a spending spree in free agency.

New England takes another Crimson Tide player – Christian Barmore – then adds Oklahoma defensive end Ronnie Perkins with the No. 96 pick.

Though many draft experts expected the Alabama QB to be taken by the 49ers with the No. 3 pick, he slid to the Patriots at No. 15, but he says he “really wanted to go to the Patriots all along.”

Jones, who led the Crimson Tide to the national championship, is taken by New England with the 15th pick in the first round.

New England has its requirements for every draft pick – versatility, intelligence, leadership. With that in mind, here are 10 possible targets after the first round.

It’s the big question for Patriots fans heading into the draft and Bill Belichick seems to be keeping all options open, such as moving up from the No. 15 spot.

Julian Edelman announced his retirement on Monday, ending a spectacular career with the Patriots. A seventh-round pick in 2009, Edelman turned into one of the most versatile players in NFL history. He came to the Patriots as a college quarterback from Kent State. He developed into a No. 1 receiver who returned kicks, punts, threw […]

Julian Edelman, slowed by a knee injury and limited to six games last season, was listed in NFL transactions as having his contract terminated with a failed physical designation.

Julian Edelman has been a longtime anchor for the New England offense, but his knee issues could prevent the Patriots from counting on his availability.

Stephon Gilmore is in the final year of his contract, so New England can extend the cornerback or maybe look at a trade to gets something in return.