The New England Patriots are projected to enter the offseason with the most cap space in the NFL, but there are still decisions to be made about maximizing that money.
They aren't likely to make cuts just for the sake of freeing up space. Instead, these moves will be about fit within Mike Vrabel’s system and the long-term direction of the franchise.
Realistically, there are only a couple of players on the roster that make sense to release purely for financial reasons. However, there are other factors—scheme fit, locker room dynamics and roster-building philosophy—that could lead to some unexpected departures.