The New England Patriots have released their first player after getting the roster to 91.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has reportedly returned to the team after a brief absence for counseling. Last week, Vrabel announced he would miss Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday to attend counseling amid the Dianna Russini controversy.

Mike Vrabel faces growing NFL skepticism over his changing statements about the Dianna Russini scandal as he tries to balance family and football duties.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel missed Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft after "difficult conversations" with the team and his family.

With the two players now no longer with the Patriots, their roster — including those aforementioned unannounced undrafted rookie signings — now sits at 89 players. This leaves them, you guessed it, with two open spots.

On Saturday, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel wasn't with the team for the third day of the draft.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has returned to the team after missing the third day of the NFL draft, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Patriots traded back in the sixth round and selected offensive tackle Dametrious Crownover at 196th overall Saturday afternoon. Crownover is a Texas A&M product and the second OT New England drafted this year,

A New England Patriots report from ESPN's Adam Schefter reveals what New England will likely send to the Philadelphia Eagles for wide receiver A.J. Brown as both teams plan to complete a deal involving the former Pro Bowler after June 1.