AFC East training camp preview 2026: Patriots vying for division repeat after tumultuous offseason
The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy previews the AFC East ahead of training camp:Coach: Joe Brady (first year) Training camp site: Rochester Key additions: In the two years after trading Stefon Diggs, the Bills paid the price for not having a true No.1 receiver.
Enter DJ Moore off a career-worst season with the Bears.Edge rusher Bradley Chubb changed sides in the division, leaving the Dolphins.
The secondary should have more bite with the additions of CB Jay Alford and trash-talking S C.J.Gardner-Johnson.
LG Austin Corbett will compete to start. Key losses: LG David Edwards (Saints) and CB Taron Johnson (Raiders) secured big paydays.QB Mitch Trubisky left Josh Allen’s side for the second time to reunite with coordinator Brian Daboll in Tennessee.
FB Reggie Gilliam, one of the best at a dying position, joined the rival Patriots. Training camp storylines to watch: Promoted from offensive coordinator, Brady has one way to be successful: Get over the hump to a Super Bowl.How will the first-time head coach juggle all his new responsibilities? New defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard — an NFL first-timer — swapped out a 4-3 base front for a 3-4, so some former starters could learn that they do not fit.
There will be position battles at left guard, cornerback, punter and backup quarterback, where either Kyle Allen or Shane Buechele will be one snap away from replacing MVP candidate Josh Allen. Coach: Jeff Hafley (first year) Training camp site: Miami Gardens, Fla. Key additions: Hafley and new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan — both Packers exports — brought with them Malik Willis as their first franchise quarterback.They selected an NFL-biggest 13-player draft class — including top 43 picks OT Kayden Proctor, CB Chris Johnson and LB Jacob Rodriguez, and starting TE Will Kacmarek.
Jalen Tolbert, Tutu Atwell, and rookies Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell are in a crowded WR mix.Edge rusher Josh Uche is far removed from his 11.5-sack season. Key losses: The new r...