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Theo Diesenhaus

Theo Diesenhaus covers the Patriots for Savage Boston Sports, including roster competitions, contracts, depth-chart decisions, and the path through the upcoming season.

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Patriots · Analysis · August 30, 2026 Breaking down the Patriots' initial 53-man roster: Biggest surprises and takeaways

The Patriots announced their 53-man roster Thursday evening. The team made a handful of trades and had a few surprise cuts in the process. 3 undrafted free...

Patriots · Analysis · August 28, 2026 Patriots preseason takeaways: Kyle Dixon shines, corner depth exposed

After three long weeks, the Patriots have wrapped up their 1-1-1 preseason with an ugly 37-13 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Kyle Dixon stands out: There were not many positives to take away from Thursday’s loss to...

Patriots · Preview · August 27, 2026 Patriots preseason finale: Three roster battles to watch

The Patriots will wrap up their 2026 preseason slate in Cleveland Thursday night. As the preseason comes to an end, so do roster battles. Here are three roster spots to be won in Thursday night’s contest. Fifth...

Patriots · Analysis · August 24, 2026 Breaking: The Patriots have traded wide receiver Kayshon Boutte

The Patriots made a trade. The team sent standout wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans in exchange for safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round pick. Boutte, who reportedly requested a trade earlier...

Patriots · Analysis · August 23, 2026 Patriots preseason takeaways: Behren Morton does it all in win over Eagles

The Patriots took down the Eagles 24-21 in what was a thrilling first victory. With the team resting its starters, players fighting for roster spots battled it out for sixty minutes, producing a very entertaining...

Patriots · Preview · August 22, 2026 Three lesser-known Patriots players to watch against the Eagles

Many people lose interest in preseason football after the first quarter. Part of that is due to the games not counting, but not knowing the players on the field does not help either. To combat this, here are three...

Patriots · Analysis · August 21, 2026 Kayshon Boutte could be nearing end of Patriots tenure

The Patriots have a crowded wide receiver room, carrying seven NFL caliber receivers, which means someone has to be the odd man out. As camp goes on, that player, to me, is Kayshon Boutte. Boutte started camp off...

Patriots · Analysis · August 19, 2026 A.J. Brown leads the way as Patriots receivers shine against Eagles

It was clear to all observers of Wednesday’s Patriots-Eagles joint practice that the Patriots wide receivers were the best position group on the field. The team’s wide receiver room continued its outstanding summer,...

Patriots · Analysis · August 18, 2026 Cameron Dorner deserves a roster spot, but the Patriots simply don't have room.

Every training camp, there is a player who impresses and has a good summer, but for whatever reason, they do not end up making the team. That player this year is likely going to be undrafted wide receiver Cameron...

Patriots · Analysis · August 16, 2026 Patriots safety battle heating up as Dell Pettus, John Saunders Jr. surge

The Patriots safety room, like many other positions on their defense, has high-end talent at the top and virtually zero proven depth. The room is headlined by veteran Kevin Byard, rising star Craig Woodson and...

Patriots · Analysis · August 14, 2026 Patriots preseason takeaways: Britt, Miller and Borregales headline preseason opener

Football was in the air last night at Gillette Stadium, as the Patriots and Colts ended their first preseason contest knotted up. In true preseason fashion, the game ended in a 13-13 tie. It was the first Patriots...

Patriots · Analysis · August 13, 2026 5 Players to watch in the Patriots preseason opener:

The Patriots will kick off their 2026 preseason on Thursday at Gillette Stadium in a matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Although most starters will not be suiting up, there are still plenty of players fighting...

Patriots · Analysis · August 11, 2026 Patriots joint practice recap: Raridon continues to impress, Gonzalez misses practice

The Patriots concluded their first of three joint practices earlier Tuesday. The team battled it out against the Indianapolis Colts on the practice field behind Gillette Stadium for two hours. Offense-heavy day: If...

Patriots · Analysis · August 10, 2026 BREAKING: The Patriots are signing Hunter Henry to a two-year contract extension.

The Patriots and tight end Hunter Henry agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension worth up to $20 million, ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported Monday. Henry, who was on the last year of a three-year contract...

Patriots · Analysis · August 7, 2026 Khalil Jacobs' 'see ball, get ball' mentality is paying off at Patriots camp

Every training camp, an unheralded player emerges from the pack. For the 2026 Patriots, that player has been linebacker Khalil Jacobs. The Missouri standout did not hear his name called during April’s draft, and...

Patriots · Analysis · August 6, 2026 Patriots Camp Takeaways: Maye Struggles, Doubs Misses Second Straight Practice

The Patriots’ eleventh training camp practice just came to an end. Today, the team was back in shells after a slower, walkthrough-style practice Wednesday. Wide receiver absences: For the second day in a row, wide...

Patriots · Analysis · August 5, 2026 Patriots training camp recap: Rookies reps increase, running back competition shifts

The Patriots just wrapped up their tenth training camp practice of the summer and their second walkthrough style of those ten. While there was no competitive eleven-on-eleven or even seven-on-seven periods, there...

Patriots · Analysis · August 4, 2026 The Patriots have made a series of roster moves today, one of which included releasing a former Boston College tight end.

Earlier Tuesday, the Patriots announced that they had claimed wide receiver Tejhaun Palmer off waivers from the Arizona Cardinals. As a corresponding move, the team released tight end Jeremiah Franklin. Palmer joins...

Patriots · Analysis · August 4, 2026 Matthew Slater is set to join Boston College High School's football coaching staff.

Patriots’ long-time captain Matthew Slater has a new job with Boston College High School. Earlier today, the high school announced on Instagram that they would be hiring Slater in an Assistant Head Coach for...

Patriots · Analysis · July 31, 2026 Two rookies have reshaped the outlook for the Patriots tight end room

When the Patriots took the field for training camp for the first time this past Saturday, the team’s tight end room was considered a weakness. Yet less than a week later, that sentiment has shifted. After essentially...

Patriots · Analysis · July 27, 2026 Who will be the Patriots backup quarterback this season?

The Patriots might be gearing up for a quarterback competition this summer. Unlike previous seasons, this competition won’t be for the starting position, but rather for the backup spot. As of today, July 27, the...

Patriots · Analysis · July 25, 2026 The Patriots contractual problems are gone.

Less than 24 hours ago, the Patriots had two contract situations on their hands. Now, one has been resolved, and the other is on the right track. After a long dispute between the team and second-round pick Gabe...

Patriots · Analysis · July 18, 2026 5 under the radar players, who can Make the 53-man roster.

Every summer, a handful of unfamiliar players will emerge and make their team's 53-man roster. And with Patriots’ training camp starting next Saturday, July 25, I thought, why not give my predictions to who those...

Patriots · Analysis · June 19, 2026 Brown in, who out? Why I believe that player is Kayshon Boutte:

With the addition of AJ Brown, the Patriots have a surplus of bodies at the wide receiver position, which means there has to be an odd man out. To me, that odd man out is unfortunately Kayshon Boutte. Boutte is a guy...

Patriots · Analysis · June 16, 2026 A 9-year drought soon to come to an end in New England:

It’s no secret that fourth-year Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is up for a contract extension. Gonzalez has been a great player throughout his time in New England and undoubtedly deserves a second contract....