Also sounds like the Patriots are going more 12 and 21 personnel in practice, so DeMario Douglas is on the field less now in practice Eli Raridon and Jacob Westover playing a bit more in those situations Raridon getting 1st and 2nd team reps right now

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PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Doug Kyed explains that DeMario Douglas could take on a bigger role in 2026, suggesting increased offensive opportunity for the receiver.

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PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026Pats Pulpit

DeMario Douglas, the Patriots WR, could take on a bigger role in 2026. Doug Kyed 'explains why DeMario Douglas could take on a bigger role in 2026,' suggesting increased offensive opportunity and usage for the receiver.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

DeMario Douglas was one of the receivers Drake Maye connected with during a scoring drive in the 17th training camp practice, receiving a pass as Maye moved the unit into field goal range from his own 20-yard line with 1:15 on the clock.

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NegativeValueAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Moved up a bit in draft rankings following preseason Week 1, but the source notes he still isn't someone to exactly go out of your way for in the Patriots wide receiver competition.

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NegativeUsageAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

DeMario Douglas caught a short pass from Drake Maye during the one-minute drill to help move the offense into opponent territory.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026Pats Pulpit

DeMario Douglas caught a short pass from Drake Maye during the one-minute drill end-of-game drive, contributing to the Patriots' successful movement into opponent territory.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Demario Douglas was surprisingly rested with the Patriots starting offense in the preseason opener, raising questions about his role.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 17, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Demario Douglas was surprisingly rested with the Patriots starting offense in the preseason opener; he is on the menu in the 18th round of Best Ball drafts.

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NegativeUsageAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

DeMario Douglas rested with the Patriots starters in preseason Week 1.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026Pats Pulpit

DeMario Douglas participated in Sunday press conferences, indicating his involvement with the team during the preseason period.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

DeMario Douglas participated in Sunday press conferences following the preseason opener against the Colts.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 17, 2026Pats Pulpit

Considered a roster lock WR for the Patriots alongside A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs; part of the clear top tier of the WR room. The source notes that while these three are locks, the rest of the WR depth chart remains unclear heading into the 53-man roster cutdown.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026Pats Pulpit

DeMario Douglas, a fourth-year receiver, ranks ahead of Kayshon Boutte on the depth chart as the third option behind offseason additions A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs.

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NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

DeMario Douglas had a quiet day during Saturday's practice session, standing out negatively among the Patriots' receiver group.

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NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026Pats Pulpit

Had quiet day in practice; limited impact or production noted in session.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Training camp reports suggest he'll mostly be the slot receiver in 3-WR sets for the Patriots, alongside Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism rounding out that group.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Training camp reports suggest it'll mostly be slot DeMario Douglas in 3-WR sets for the Patriots, with Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism rounding out that group.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Patriots slot WR is expected to be the primary option in 3-WR sets based on training camp reports, positioning him as a key target in the Patriots offense.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 13, 2026Pats Pulpit

DeMario Douglas is locked into the top seven on the wide receiver depth chart with his roster spot very much set in stone heading into the preseason.

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NegativeRoleAug 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Douglas is part of the Patriots' deep receiver room in 2026, listed among roster locks and realistic candidates to end up playing a high number of snaps this year alongside Romeo Doubs, A.J. Brown, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 12, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

Demario Douglas has established himself as the number three wide receiver on the team's current depth chart.

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NegativeUsageAug 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Connected with Tommy DeVito on a 40-plus-yard completion in Friday's intra-squad scrimmage, demonstrating chemistry with the backup quarterback.

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PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026Pats Pulpit

Wide receiver had another productive practice despite being target on Drake Maye's ill-fated interception late in one-minute drill. Douglas looked very good during 1-on-1s, with his speed, quickness, and leaping ability creating issues for Colts DBs. He was Maye's favorite target during one-minute segment; before the pick, Douglas caught two of Maye's passes.

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