Patriots RB Sony Michel (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Here are three Patriots players who are auditioning for a roster spot next season in Week 17.
The New England Patriots failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2008 and clinching their first losing record in two decades will hopefully light a fire under the front office’s rear end to make some upgrades to the roster in the offseason.
In the meantime, the Patriots will put a bow on their underwhelming campaign at home against the Jets this Sunday. With nothing meaningful to play for, it would be understandable if fans decided to watch one of the other plethora of games that actually have playoff implications.