Patriots Trade Up, Snag Lomu; Defense Next

0:00On April 24, Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books for the New England Patriots, and they made a bold move by trading up with. The Buffalo Bills in the first round to snag Utah Offensive Tackle, Caleb Lomou. This pick adds solid depth to their offensive line, giving them a versatile swing Tackle who can back up Will Campbell on the left or step in for. Morgan Moses on the right, fixing a weak spot that's plagued them. These fans are buzzing about the flexibility it brings, but eyes are now on Friday 2nd and 3rd rounds where the team plans to beef up the fence. Expect them to target edge rushers, linebackers, defensive tackles, or even a safety to replace veteran Kevin Bayer down the line, with talents like Ohio State's Caden McDonald at DT, and Clemson's TJ Parker at Edge, still on the board. Plenty of game changes remain available, so the Pats could build serious momentum, heading into the weekend, and set up for wins now and later. You've been listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage.