6 Patriots winners and losers from the NFL trade deadline
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Key Points:
- The New England Patriots chose not to make any trades before the 2026 NFL deadline, keeping their roster largely unchanged ahead of their Week 10 game against the Detroit Lions in Munich.
- Running backs Corey Kiner and Lan Larison benefit from the inactivity, as no new players were brought in despite injuries to key backs Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson.
- Defensive tackle Christian Barmore remains with the team after no trade offers materialized, maintaining the Patriots’ current defensive line rotation alongside Milton Williams and Cory Durden.
- The decision not to add depth at wide receiver and tight end leaves players like Kyle Williams and Cameron Latu as the primary backups, raising concerns about the team’s offensive depth following recent injuries.
- The Patriots’ defense faces a tougher challenge in Week 14 due to the Vikings acquiring quarterback Kirk Cousins, who presents a greater threat than the previously rostered quarterbacks.
