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2018 New England Patriots season
Owner Robert Kraft
President Robert Kraft
Head Coach Bill Belichick
Home Field Gillette Stadium
Results
Record 11-5
Place 1st AFC East
Playoff Finish Won Divisional Playoffs (Chargers) 41-28
Won AFC Championship (Chiefs) 37-31 (OT)
Won Super Bowl LIII (vs. Rams) 13-3
Pro Bowlers
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The 2018 New England Patriots season was the franchise's upcoming 49th season in the National Football League, the 59th overall and the 19th under head coach Bill Belichick. The Patriots entered the season as two time defending AFC champions, and attempted and succeeded to become the first team since the 1990–93 Buffalo Bills to appear in three consecutive Super Bowls.

Offseason[]

Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was announced as being hired as the new Indianapolis Colts' head coach.[1] McDaniels abruptly rejected the offer citing personal reasons, deciding to stay a part of the Patriots' organization.[2] The controversy surrounding this decision led then McDaniels' agent, Bob LaMonte to terminate their professional relationship.[3]

Defensive coordinator Matt Patricia was hired to serve as the head coach of the Detroit Lions.[4]

Roster changes[]

Free agents[]

Unrestricted[]

Position Player 2018 Team Date signed Contract
WR Danny Amendola Miami Dolphins March 15, 2018[5] two years, $12 million[6]
CB Johnson Bademosi Houston Texans March 16, 2018[7] two years, $6.25 million
RB Brandon Bolden Patriots February 24, 2018[8] one year, $880,000[8]
RB Rex Burkhead Patriots March 15, 2018[9] three years, $9.75 million[10]
CB Malcolm Butler Tennessee Titans March 15, 2018[11] five years, $61 million[12]
SS Nate Ebner Patriots March 13, 2018[13] two years, $5 million[14]
OT Cameron Fleming Dallas Cowboys March 24, 2018[15] one year, $3.5 million[16]
OLB Marquis Flowers New England Patriots March 22, 2018[17] one year, $2.55 million[17]
DT Ricky Jean Francois
RB Dion Lewis Tennessee Titans March 15, 2018[18] four years, $20 million[19]
WR Matthew Slater Patriots March 20, 2018[20] two years, $5.2 million[20]
OT Nate Solder New York Giants March 15, 2018[21] four years, $62 million[22]
OT LaAdrian Waddle Patriots March 22, 2018[23] one year, $1.5 million[23]

Restricted[]

Position Player 2018 Team Date signed Contract
SS Brandon King Patriots March 8, 2018[24] two year, $2.6 million[24]

Signings[]

Position Player 2017 Team Date signed Contract
DE Adrian Clayborn Atlanta Falcons March 16, 2018[25] two years, $12 million[26]
RB Jeremy Hill Cincinnati Bengals March 16, 2018[27] one year, $1.5 million[28]
OT Matt Tobin Seattle Seahawks March 16, 2018[29] one year, $815,000[30]
TE Troy Niklas Arizona Cardinals April 4, 2018[31] one year, $940,000[32]
OG Luke Bowanko Baltimore Ravens April 4, 2018[33] one year, $835,000[32]
WR Jordan Matthews Buffalo Bills April 5, 2018[34] one year, $1 million[35]
OT Ulrick John Green Bay Packers April 23, 2018[36] TBA
OG Jason King Baltimore Ravens May 18, 2018[37] TBA
Indicates that the player was a free agent at the end of his respective team's 2017 season.

Releases[]

Position Player 2018 Team Date released
DE Caleb Kidder March 6, 2018[14]
WR Bernard Reedy Tampa Bay March 7, 2018[38]
OLB Shea McClellin March 19, 2018[39]
OT Antonio Garcia NY Jets May 11, 2018[40]
WR Darren Andrews May 14, 2018[41]
WR Chris Lacy Detroit May 18, 2018[37]

Retirements[]

Position Player Date retired
MLB David Harris February 23, 2018[42]
TE Martellus Bennett March 7, 2018[43]
OLB James Harrison April 16, 2018[44]

Trades[]

  • On March 10, the Patriots traded their 2019 third-round selection to the Cleveland Browns for defensive tackle Danny Shelton and Cleveland's 2018 fifth-round selection (No. 159 overall).
  • On March 15, the Patriots traded their 2018 sixth-round selection (No. 205) to the Cleveland Browns for cornerback Jason McCourty and Cleveland's 2018 seventh-round selection (No. 219 overall).
  • On March 18, the Patriots traded their 2018 fifth-round selection (No. 159) to the Oakland Raiders for wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson and a 2018 sixth-round selection (No. 210 overall).
  • On April 3, the Patriots traded wide receiver Brandin Cooks and their 2018 fourth-round selection (No. 136) to the Los Angeles Rams for their first-round (No. 23) and sixth-round (No. 198) selections.
  • On April 28, the Patriots traded their third-round selection (95th overall) to San Francisco in exchange for San Francisco's fifth-round selection (143rd overall) and offensive tackle Trent Brown.

Draft[]

2018 New England Patriots Draft
Round Selection Player Position College Notes
1 23 Isaiah Wynn OT Georgia from LA Rams
31 Sony Michel RB Georgia
2 56 Duke Dawson CB Florida from Tampa Bay
5 143 Ja'Whaun Bentley LB Purdue from San Francisco
6 178 Christian Sam LB Arizona State from Cleveland
210 Braxton Berrios WR Miami (FL) from Oakland
7 219 Danny Etling QB LSU from Cleveland
243 Keion Crossen CB Western Carolina from Kansas City
250 Ryan Izzo TE Florida State from Philadelphia

Draft trades

  • The Patriots traded Brandin Cooks and their fourth-round selection (136th overall) to Los Angeles in exchange for their 23rd and sixth-round (No. 198) selections.
  • The Patriots traded quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to San Francisco in exchange for San Francisco's second-round selection (43rd overall).
  • The Patriots traded their second-round selection (43rd overall) to Detroit in exchange for Detroit's second and fourth-round selections (51st and 117th overall).
  • The Patriots traded their second-round selection (51st overall) to Chicago in exchange for Chicago's fourth-round selection (105th overall) and their 2019 second-round selection.
  • The Patriots traded their second and fourth-round selections (63rd and 117th overall) to Tampa Bay in exchange for Tampa Bay's second-round selection (56th overall).
  • The Patriots traded their third-round selection (95th overall) to San Francisco in exchange for San Francisco's fifth-round selection (143rd overall) and offensive tackle Trent Brown.
  • The Patriots traded their fourth-round selection (105th overall) to Cleveland in exchange for Cleveland's fourth and sixth-round selections (114th and 178th overall).
  • The Patriots traded their fourth-round selection (114th overall) to Detroit in exchange for Detroit's 2019 third-round selection.
  • The Patriots traded their fourth-round selection (131st overall) to Philadelphia in exchange for cornerback Eric Rowe.
  • The Patriots traded the fifth-round selection they acquired from Cleveland (131st overall) to Oakland in exchange for Oakland's sixth-round selection (210th overall) and wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson.
  • The Patriots traded their third-round selection in 2019 to Cleveland in exchange for Cleveland's fifth-round selection (159th overall) and defensive tackle Danny Shelton.
  • The Patriots traded their fifth- and seventh-round selections (168th and 270th overall) to Seattle in exchange for defensive end Cassius Marsh.
  • The Patriots traded their sixth-round selection (198th overall) to Kansas City in exchange for Kansas City's seventh-round selections (233rd and 243rd overall).
  • The Patriots traded their sixth-round selection (205th overall) to Cleveland in exchange for Cleveland's seventh-round selection (219th overall) and cornerback Jason McCourty.
  • The Patriots traded their seventh-round selection (233rd overall) to Philadelphia in exchange for Philadelphia's seventh-round selection (250th overall) and their 2019 seventh-round selection.
  • The Patriots traded their seventh-round selection (249th overall) to Cincinnati in exchange for linebacker Marquis Flowers.
  • The Patriots traded cornerback Justin Coleman to Seattle in exchange for Seattle's seventh-round selection they acquired from Philadelphia (250th overall).

Undrafted Free Agents[]

Player Position College Date Signed
Darren Andrews WR UCLA May 11
John Atkins DT Georgia
Trent Harris DE Miami (FL)
Frank Herron DT LSU
J.C. Jackson CB Maryland
Chris Lacy WR Oklahoma State
A.J. Moore CB Ole Miss
Ralph Webb RB Vanderbilt
Shane Wimann TE Northern Illinois
Corey Bojorquez P New Mexico May 14
Source: [40][41]

Staff[]

New England Patriots staff
Front office
  • Chairman/CEO – Robert Kraft
  • President – Jonathan Kraft
  • Executive vice president of player personnel – Eliot Wolf
  • Vice president of player personnel – Ryan Cowden
  • Director of player personnel – Matt Groh
  • Assistant director of pro personnel – Sam Fioroni
  • Director of college scouting – Camren Williams
  • Director of scouting administration – Nancy Meier
  • Vice president of football operations and strategy – John Streicher
  • Director of football strategy – Marshall Oium
  • Personnel coordinator – Brian Smith
  • Senior personnel executive – Alonzo Highsmith
Head coach
Offensive coaches
  • Offensive coordinator – Josh McDaniels
  • Quarterbacks – Ashton Grant
  • Running backs – Tony Dews
  • Wide receivers – Todd Downing
  • Tight ends/passing game coordinator – Thomas Brown
  • Offensive line – Doug Marrone
  • Assistant offensive line – Jason Houghtaling
  • Assistant offensive line – Robert Kugler
  • Offensive assistant – Chuckie Keeton
  • Offensive assistant – Riley Larkin
  
Defensive coaches
  • Defensive coordinator – Terrell Williams
  • Defensive line – Clint McMillan
  • Outside linebackers – Mike Smith
  • Inside linebackers – Zak Kuhr
  • Cornerbacks – Justin Hamilton
  • Safeties – Scott Booker
  • Senior defensive assistant – Ben McAdoo
  • Defensive assistant – Vinny DePalma
  • Defensive assistant – Milton Patterson
  • Defensive assistant – Kevin Richardson
Special teams coaches
  • Special teams coordinator – Jeremy Springer
  • Assistant special teams – Tom Quinn
Strength and conditioning
  • Director of sports performance – Frank Piraino
  • Strength and conditioning – Deron Mayo
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Brian McDonough


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Current roster[]

New England Patriots current roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

  •  4 Antonio Gibson
  • 26 Terrell Jennings
  • 38 Rhamondre Stevenson

Wide receivers

Tight ends

  • 88 Jaheim Bell
  • 85 Hunter Henry
  • 81 Austin Hooper
  • 86 Giovanni Ricci
  • 87 Jack Westover
 Offensive linemen
  • 67 Jake Andrews C
  • 55 Garrett Bradbury C
  • 77 Ben Brown C
  • 75 Demontrey Jacobs RT
  • 59 Vederian Lowe LT
  • 76 Morgan Moses RT
  • 71 Mike Onwenu RG
  • 64 Layden Robinson LG
  • 65 Tyrese Robinson RG
  • 66 Wes Schweitzer RG
  • 62 Sidy Sow LG
  • 69 Cole Strange LG
  • 70 Caedan Wallace LT

Defensive linemen

  • 90 Christian Barmore DT
  • 58 Marcus Harris DT
  • 96 Eric Johnson DT
  • 54 Truman Jones DE
  • 98 Jeremiah Pharms Jr. DT
  • 94 Jaquelin Roy DT
  • 95 Khyiris Tonga DT
  • 99 Keion White DE
  • 97 Milton Williams DE
 Linebackers
  • 44 K'Lavon Chaisson OLB
  • 53 Christian Elliss MLB
  • 51 Jack Gibbens MLB
  • 33 Anfernee Jennings OLB
  •  2 Harold Landry OLB
  • 91 Titus Leo OLB
  • 45 Monty Rice OLB
  • 14 Robert Spillane MLB
  • 48 Jahlani Tavai MLB

Defensive backs

  • 28 Alex Austin CB
  • 35 Miles Battle CB
  • 29 Isaiah Bolden CB
  •  7 Carlton Davis CB
  • 27 Marcellas Dial CB
  • 23 Kyle Dugger SS
  • 22 Marcus Epps FS
  •  0 Christian Gonzalez CB
  • 21 Jaylinn Hawkins FS
  • 30 D. J. James CB
  • 25 Marcus Jones CB
  • 15 Marte Mapu SS
  •  5 Jabrill Peppers FS
  • 34 Mark Perry FS
  • 24 Dell Pettus SS
  • 41 Brenden Schooler SS

Special teams

  • 17 Bryce Baringer P
  • 49 Joe Cardona LS
  • 37 John Parker Romo K
 Reserve lists


Practice squad


Unrestricted FAs


Restricted FAs


Exclusive-Rights FAs


Rookies in italics

Roster updated April 3, 2025
Depth chart • Transactions
69 active, inactive

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Player codes[]

  • Active/PUP - Active / Physically Unable to Perform
  • PUP - Reserve / Physically Unable to Perform
  • IR - Injured Reserve
  • IR/DFR - Injured Reserve / Slated for Return
  • R - Rookie (player name in italics)
  • FA - Free Agent (Restriced)
  • UFA - Unrestriced free agent
  • NF-Inj. - Reserve-Non-Football Related Injury
  • NF-Ill. - Reserve-Non-Football Related Illness
  • PS-IR - Practice Squad/Injured Reserve
  • S- Suspended
  • SI - Suspended infdefinitely
  • Did Not Report - Reserve/Did not report
  • Exempt/Left Squad - Exempt/Left squad
  • Left Squad - Reserve/Left squad
  • Susp. or Suspended- Reserve/Suspended
  • Military - Reserve/Military
  • Future - Reserve/Future
  • Exempt - Roster exemption

Preseason[]

The Patriots' preliminary preseason schedule was announced on April 11.[45] Exact dates and times were finalized on April 19, when the regular season schedule was announced.

Week Date Opponent Result Record Game site NFL.com
recap
1 August 9 Washington W 26–17 1–0 Gillette Stadium Recap
2 August 16 Philadelphia W 37–20 2–0 Gillette Stadium Recap
3 August 24 at Carolina L 14–25 2–1 B of A Stadium Recap
4 August 30 at NY Giants W 17–12 3–1 MetLife Stadium Recap

Regular season[]

Schedule[]

The Patriots' schedule was announced on April 19.[46]

Week Date Opponent Result Record Game site NFL.com
recap
1 September 9 Houston W 27–20 1–0 Gillette Stadium Recap
2 September 16 at Jacksonville L 20–31 1–1 TIAA Bank Field Recap
3 September 23 at Detroit L 10–26 1–2 Ford Field Recap
4 September 30 Miami W 38–7 2–2 Gillette Stadium Recap
5 October 4 Indianapolis W 38–24 3–2 Gillette Stadium Recap
6 October 14 Kansas City W 43–40 4–2 Gillette Stadium Recap
7 October 21 at Chicago W 38–31 5–2 Soldier Field Recap
8 October 29 at Buffalo W 25–6 6–2 New Era Field Recap
9 November 4 Green Bay W 31–17 7–2 Gillette Stadium Recap
10 November 11 at Tennessee L 10–34 7–3 Nissan Stadium Recap
11 Bye
12 November 25 at NY Jets W 27–13 8–3 MetLife Stadium Recap
13 December 2 Minnesota W 24–10 9–3 Gillette Stadium Recap
14 December 9 at Miami L 33–34 9–4 Hard Rock Stadium Recap
15 December 16 at Pittsburgh L 10–17 9–5 Heinz Field Recap
16 December 23 Buffalo W 24–12 10–5 Gillette Stadium Recap
17 December 30 NY Jets W 38–3 11–5 Gillette Stadium Recap

Notes

  • Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

References[]

  1. ↑ Colts announce Josh McDaniels hired as new coach, Patriots purge underway. CBS. Retrieved on 7 February 2018.
  2. ↑ Josh McDaniels changes mind, jilting Colts to stay with Pats. ESPN. Retrieved on 7 February 2018.
  3. ↑ Josh McDaniels' agent quits after being stunned by decision. ESPN. Retrieved on 8 February 2018.
  4. ↑ Lions hire former Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia as new coach. CBS. Retrieved on 8 February 2018.
  5. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves", Miami Dolphins, March 15, 2018. Retrieved on March 10, 2018. 
  6. ↑ "NFL Rumors: Danny Amendola Expected To Leave Patriots, Sign With Dolphins", NESN, March 13, 2018. Retrieved on March 16, 2018. 
  7. ↑ "Patriots special teamer Johnson Bademosi signs huge deal with Texans", Patriots Wire, 2018-03-16. (en-US) 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Patriots re-sign core special teamer Brandon Bolden to one-year contract", Pats Pulpit. 
  9. ↑ "Patriots Acquire CB Jason McCourty in a Trade with Cleveland;Re-Sign RB Rex Burkhead", Patriots.com, March 15, 2018. (en) 
  10. ↑ "2018 NFL free agency:Details released on Rex Burkhead's new deal with the Patriots", PatsPulpit, March 15, 2018. Retrieved on March 16, 2018. 
  11. ↑ "Titans Reach Deal with Former Patriots CB Malcolm Butler", TitansOnline, March 15, 2018. Retrieved on March 16, 2018. 
  12. ↑ "Titans to sign Malcolm Butler to five-year, $61M deal", NFL.com, March 13, 2018. Retrieved on March 16, 2018. 
  13. ↑ "Patriots re-sign special teams ace Nate Ebner to two-year contract", Pats Pulpit. 
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Patriots free agency tracker: Rumors, news, signings, instant analysis", Pats Pulpit. 
  15. ↑ "Cowboys expected to sign Cameron Fleming", ProFootballTalk, 2018-03-24. (en-US) 
  16. ↑ "Dallas Cowboys officially sign former Patriots OT Cameron Fleming", Pats Pulpit. 
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Patriots reportedly re-sign linebacker Marquis Flowers to a one year deal", Boston.com. 
  18. ↑ "Titans Reach Deal with Former Patriots RB Dion Lewis", TitansOnline, March 15, 2018. (en) 
  19. ↑ "Titans expected to sign RB Dion Lewis to 4-year deal", NFL.com, March 13, 2018. Retrieved on March 16, 2018. 
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 "Patriots re-sign special teams ace Matthew Slater to two-year deal", Pats Pulpit. 
  21. ↑ "New York Giants sign OT Nate Solder", Giants.com, March 15, 2018. (en) 
  22. ↑ "Nate Solder signs four-year, $62M Giants contract", NFL.com, March 14, 2018. Retrieved on March 16, 2018. 
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 "Patriots re-signing left tackle LaAdrian Waddle", NFL.com. 
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 "Patriots sign Brandon King to two-year, $2.6 million contract", Pats Pulpit. 
  25. ↑ Schefter, Adam (16 March 2018). Patriots reached agreement with former Falcons’ DE Adrian Clayborn, per source.. Retrieved on 2018-03-16.
  26. ↑ Rapoport, Ian (16 March 2018). The #Patriots are signing #Falcons free agent DE Adrian Clayborn to a 2-year deal worth $12M, source said.. Retrieved on 2018-03-16.
  27. ↑ Yates, Field (16 March 2018). Source: the Patriots are signing former Bengals RB Jeremy Hill.. Retrieved on 2018-03-16.
  28. ↑ "Jeremy Hill's One-Year Deal With Patriots: Details Released", 98.5 The Sports Hub - Boston's Home For Sports - WBZ FM, 2018-03-19. (en-US) 
  29. ↑ Reiss, Mike (16 March 2018). Patriots are signing OT Matt Tobin to a 1-year deal, per source.. Retrieved on 2018-03-16.
  30. ↑ "Patriots sign former Eagles and Seahawks offensive lineman Matt Tobin to a 1-year deal", Pats Pulpit. 
  31. ↑ "Ian Rapoport on Twitter", Twitter. (en) 
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 "Patriots: Contract Details On Most Recent Signings Troy Niklas and Luke Bowanko", 98.5 The Sports Hub - Boston's Home For Sports, 2018-04-06. (en-US) 
  33. ↑ "Field Yates on Twitter", Twitter. (en) 
  34. ↑ "Sources: Patriots to sign ex-Bills WR Matthews", ESPN.com. 
  35. ↑ Cox, Zack. "Jordan Matthews’ Patriots Contract Is Big-Time Bargain For New England", NESN.com, April 9, 2018. 
  36. ↑ "Patriots sign former Packers, Cardinals offensive tackle Ulrick John", Pats Pulpit. 
  37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 Patriots Re-Sign OL Jason King (May 18, 2018). Retrieved on June 9, 2018.
  38. ↑ "TRANSACTIONS", New England Patriots, 2014-09-11. (en) 
  39. ↑ "Patriots release linebacker Shea McClellin". (en) 
  40. ↑ 40.0 40.1 "Patriots sign six of nine 2018 NFL Draft selections; Sign nine rookie free agents; Release OL Tony Garcia", New England Patriots, 2018-05-11. (en) 
  41. ↑ 41.0 41.1 "Patriots Sign P Corey Bojorquez; Release Rookie WR Darren Andrews", New England Patriots, 2018-05-14. (en) 
  42. ↑ 2018 NFL Transactions February Retired: Free Agency, Trades & more (in en-US).
  43. ↑ Bergman, Jeremy (March 23, 2018). Martellus Bennett retiring from NFL after 10 seasons.
  44. ↑ "Steelers great James Harrison announces retirement", NFL.com. (en) 
  45. ↑ Cox, Zack (April 11, 2018). Patriots' 2018 Preseason Schedule Features Super Bowl LII Rematch.
  46. ↑ New England Patriots 2018 Regular Season Schedule - NFL.com (in en).

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