Patriots Retain Special Teams Core, Eye Matt Prater

0:00For the NFL, it's March 9th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The New England Patriots are bringing back most of their specialteens' players for the 2026 NFL season. They only part ways with two part-returners, Antonio Gibson and Durnes Johnson during the off season. Everyone else on the unit remains on the roster heading into free agency. Key returners include Cornerback Marcus Jones, who handled all punt returns last year, along with kick returners like Efton Chisholm III, Shreveean, Henderson, and Remandre Stevenson. Punner Bryce Berenger and Long Snapper Julian Ashby are also locked in, while kicker Andy Borragales stays under contract through 2028. Jones topped the league with two punt-return touchdowns in 2025, and Chisholm led the team with 383 kick return. Yards. Borragales hit 27 of his 32 field goals that season. Former running backs chipped in on returns, providing good depth and experience. Free agency kicks off March 11, opening the door for tweaks.

1:03The Patriots release Gibson, their kick return touchdown leader, and Johnson earlier this month. Their thinnest kicker, Beyond Borragales, so they could target someone like veteran Matt Prater. Prater carries a market value of $1,500,000, making him a budget-friendly option if injuries hit. The core intact, New England enters the offseason stable on special teams. This episode is supported by our sponsor, Some Chase Peace. I put my head in it. S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com. This episode is supported by our sponsor, Some Chase Peace. I put my head in it. S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillo.com. S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillo.com. S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillo.com. S-O-L-L-L-I-SoliPillo.com.