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August 6, 2026 The MassLive Patriots Newsletter Patriots The Patriots are already over a barrel when it comes to Drake Maye’s next deal | Karen Guregian With Drake Maye eligible for an extension next year, the Patriots will have no choice but to pay him. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com Read more Patriots Stefon Diggs no longer a free agent after signing with NFC East team Stefon Diggs has a team for the 2026 season. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Drake Maye gets pumped watching A.J. Brown-Christian Gonzalez duels Drake Maye appreciates the intensity that A.J. Brown and Christian Gonzalez bring to their battles. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Patriots 6 takeaways from Day 10 of Patriots training camp A veteran receiver missed Wednesday's walkthrough after being productive throughout camp. Here's what happened on Day 10 of Patriots training camp: By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Drake Maye weighs in on Christian Gonzalez contract talks, his own Patriots future Drake Maye addressed whether watching the Christian Gonzalez's contract negotiations makes him wonder about his own future deal with New England By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Gabe Jacas looks like a star, but can the Patriots rookie play like one? | Karen Guregian The Patriots need their second-round edge rusher to contribute soon, but Gabe Jacas is playing catch up after his delayed start to training camp. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    See more     Get Back to What You've Missed   Unlimited Digital Access   $1 for 3 months   Subscribe Now     Cancel anytime.