The New England Patriots stayed relatively quiet ahead of the NFL trade deadline. But they still picked up a few future draft assets over the course of the past week.
While the Patriots Kyle Dugger to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
New England acquired 2026 sixth-round picks from both San Francisco and Pittsburgh in those deals, while sending out a pair of 2026 seventh-round picks. The Patriots will keep one of those picks if White is active for at least seven of the 49ers final nine games.
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In total, head coach Mike Vrabel and the front office now own 11 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft (12 if they keep their seventh-rounder.) It's very possible that number changes between now and the draft, as New England could use those picks for more future deals.
Here's an updated list of the Patriots' picks in the 2026 NFL Draft after Tuesday's deals. (Total number of picks in each round in parentheses.)
- Round 1: Own pick (1)
- Round 2: Own pick (1)
- Round 3: Own pick (1)
- Round 4: Own pick, Chicago Bears' pick (2)
- Round 5: Own pick (1)
- Round 6: Own pick, Minnesota Vikings' pick, Kansas City Chiefs' pick, Pittsburgh Steelers' pick (4)
- Round 7: Own pick, New Orleans Saints' pick (2)
