FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. Undrafted gem? The Patriots had a stretch of 19 straight years in which an undrafted free agent made their initial 53-man roster, which was broken in 2023 before it started again last season with safety Dell Pettus making the cut.
Such a history in New England sparks the question: Who might be this year's underdog story?
Eastern Washington wide receiver Efton Chism III is a top candidate, based on the intensity in which he was pursued by multiple teams after the draft.