NFL notebook: Patriots make several promotions within scouting department

With longtime director of player personnel Nick Caserio gone to the Texans, New England makes moves to shore up its scouting.

Center David Andrews excited about possibilities of Pats’ new-look roster

Andrews thought his time in New England was coming to an end, but he's glad to stick around and play with all the new additions.

Patriots roster overhaul complete with impactful draft

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

Patriots trade up, draft Alabama defensive tackle in second round

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

NFL notebook: Mac Jones secretly wanted to land in New England

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."

Patriots draft a quarterback – Alabama’s Mac Jones

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

NFL draft: 10 prospects who would fit in well with the Patriots

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.

The next Patriots quarterback? Belichick provides little insight

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.

A look back at the top 5 moments of Julian Edelman’s career

Receiver Julian Edelman announces retirement after 11 seasons with Patriots

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.