New England Patriots Depth Chart 2026
2026 NFL Season · AFC East · Mike Vrabel · Record 1-2
Updated · Week 4
The New England Patriots 2026 depth chart has Drake Maye at quarterback (backup: Tommy DeVito), TreVeyon Henderson as the lead running back, Romeo Doubs, Mack Hollins and DeMario Douglas at wide receiver and Hunter Henry at tight end. The Patriots are 1-2 in 2026 under head coach Mike Vrabel. Below is the full offense, defense and special teams depth chart as of October 1, 2026.
Patriots Offensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| QBQuarterback | Drake Maye | Tommy DeVito | Behren Morton |
| RBRunning Back | TreVeyon Henderson | Rhamondre Stevenson | Corey Kiner |
| WR1Wide Receiver (X) | Romeo Doubs | Kyle Williams | — |
| WR2Wide Receiver (Z) | Mack Hollins | — | — |
| WR3Slot Receiver | DeMario Douglas | Efton Chism III | — |
| TETight End | Hunter Henry | Eli Raridon | Cameron Latu |
| LTLeft Tackle | Will Campbell | Dametrious Crownover | — |
| LGLeft Guard | Alijah Vera-Tucker | Walter Rouse | — |
| CCenter | Jared Wilson | — | — |
| RGRight Guard | Ben Brown | — | — |
| RTRight Tackle | Morgan Moses | Caleb Lomu | — |
Patriots Defensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDELeft Defensive End | Milton Williams | Joshua Farmer | — |
| NTNose Tackle | Cory Durden | Daquan Jones | — |
| RDERight Defensive End | Christian Barmore | Leonard Taylor III | — |
| LOLBLeft Outside Linebacker | Dre'Mont Jones | Gabe Jacas | — |
| LILBLeft Inside Linebacker | Robert Spillane | Darius Muasau | Erick Hunter |
| RILBRight Inside Linebacker | Christian Elliss | Namdi Obiazor | — |
| ROLBRight Outside Linebacker | Elijah Ponder | Jose Ramirez | — |
| LCBLeft Cornerback | Carlton Davis III | Charles Woods | — |
| SSStrong Safety | Craig Woodson | Jaylen Reed | — |
| FSFree Safety | Kevin Byard III | — | — |
| RCBRight Cornerback | Christian Gonzalez | Karon Prunty | — |
| NBNickel Back | Marcus Jones | Channing Canada | — |
Patriots Special Teams Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKicker | Andy Borregales | — | — |
| PPunter | Mitch Wishnowsky | — | — |
| KRKick Returner | Kyle Williams | Efton Chism III | — |
| PRPunt Returner | Marcus Jones | DeMario Douglas | Efton Chism III |
Patriots 2026 Results
Record: 1-2.
| Week | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | at Seattle Seahawks | L 10-13 |
| Week 2 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | W 20-3 |
| Week 3 | at Jacksonville Jaguars | L 6-35 |
Depth Chart Notes & Changes
- Week 3 loss at JAX was first game without a TD since late 2023
Patriots: 2025 Season & 2026 Offseason
In Mike Vrabel's first season, New England went 14-3 in 2025, won the AFC East, and reached Super Bowl LX behind quarterback Drake Maye, who was named NFL Most Improved Player. Maye returns in 2026 to lead the offense as the Patriots aim to build on their breakout campaign.
2025 season: 14-3 · Division Champions.
Patriots Depth Chart FAQ
Who is the Patriots starting quarterback in 2026?
Drake Maye is the New England Patriots QB1 on the depth chart updated October 1, 2026, with Tommy DeVito as the backup.
Who is the Patriots starting running back?
TreVeyon Henderson is RB1, followed by Rhamondre Stevenson.
Who are the Patriots starting wide receivers?
The top three Patriots receivers are Romeo Doubs, Mack Hollins and DeMario Douglas.
Who is the Patriots starting tight end?
Hunter Henry is the TE1 on the New England Patriots depth chart.
Who is the Patriots kicker?
Andy Borregales is the kicker and Mitch Wishnowsky is the punter.
What is the Patriots record in 2026?
The New England Patriots are 1-2 in the 2026 regular season under head coach Mike Vrabel.
How often is this depth chart updated?
Depth charts change every week with injuries, trades and coaching decisions. This page reflects the unofficial depth chart dated October 1, 2026; check the update date above before relying on it.
Unofficial depth chart compiled from public sources including team releases and Ourlads. Depth charts change weekly with injuries and roster moves. See all 32 NFL depth charts.