Patriots announce team captains and roster moves ahead of season opener

The New England Patriots finalized their roster moves this week by signing center Ben Brown and linebacker Erick Hunter to the 53-man squad. Head coach Mike Vrabel also confirmed the team captains for the upcoming 2026 season. While the franchise prepares for its opening night game in Seattle, questions regarding depth continue to circulate among local analysts. Running back TreVeyon Henderson missed the team's first practice of the week due to a right ankle injury sustained previously. Meanwhile, the team continues to shuffle its practice squad, including the return of linebacker K.J. Britt. The organization enters the year with a focus on a youth-led roster as they move toward the first week of regular-season play.

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