Patriots announce six team captains for the 2026 NFL season
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 11:25 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The New England Patriots have finalized their leadership group for the 2026 season, naming six players as team captains. Returning leaders include quarterback Drake Maye, tight end Hunter Henry, cornerback Marcus Jones, and linebacker Robert Spillane. Safety Kevin Byard III and offensive tackle Morgan Moses join the group as new selections for the upcoming campaign. Maye enters his second season following a campaign that included an AFC East title and a Super Bowl LX appearance. Byard, who signed with the team in March, secured the role after one offseason, while Moses provides veteran leadership on the offensive line. The changes in the captaincy roster follow the placement of linebacker Harold Landry III on the physically unable to perform list and special-teams standout Brenden Schooler on the non-football injury list.
- •Drake Maye, Hunter Henry, Marcus Jones, and Robert Spillane return as team captains.
- •Kevin Byard III and Morgan Moses were named captains for the first time with New England.
- •The 2026 leadership group consists of six players across the offense and defense.
- •Harold Landry III and Brenden Schooler were excluded from the captaincy while on injury lists.
- 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — New England Patriots announce six team captains for 2026 season
- 9:57 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots officially reveal team captains for 2026 season
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots Name Six Captains With Two Notable New Additions
"The New England Patriots announced on Tuesday the six players who will take the field with a “C” captain patch on their jerseys this upcoming season.
"The Patriots named six captains for the 2026 season, including four returning leaders and a new arrival who quickly earned the locker room’s respect.
"The New England Patriots have officially revealed their team captains for the 2026 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 11:25 PMNew England Patriots announce six team captains for 2026 season
The New England Patriots announced on Tuesday the six players who will take the field with a “C” captain patch on their jerseys this upcoming season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 9:57 PMPatriots officially reveal team captains for 2026 season
The New England Patriots have officially revealed their team captains for the 2026 season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 7:27 PMPatriots Name Six Captains With Two Notable New Additions
The Patriots named six captains for the 2026 season, including four returning leaders and a new arrival who quickly earned the locker room’s respect.
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