Patriots captains: 🏈 Safety Kevin Byard III 🏈 TE Hunter Henry 🏈 CB Marcus Jones 🏈 QB Drake Maye 🏈 OT Morgan Moses 🏈 LB Via @MikeReiss on X

What happened: Hunter Henry, Marcus Jones, Morgan Moses, Robert Spillane and Kevin Byard III join quarterback Drake Maye as captains.

Why it matters: The selections establish New England's player leadership group ahead of the 2026 season.

What to watch: Attention turns to how the captains lead the club into its season opener.

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