The New England Patriots recently held workouts for free-agent tight ends Zaire Mitchell-Paden and Irv Smith as they prepare for their season opener against the Bengals. Mitchell-Paden, who was cut by the Cleveland Browns after failing to catch a pass in the NFL, has shown promise in college but remains unproven at the professional level. Meanwhile, the Patriots have three tight ends on their roster, including Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper. Additionally, the team hosted cornerback Caleb Farley, a former first-round pick released by the Titans due to injury issues, indicating their interest in bolstering their secondary. The Patriots are exploring various options to enhance their roster depth ahead of the new season. Lastly, they signed offensive tackle Caleb Jones to the practice squad following a workout.