The New England Patriots' lack of star power made for a lack of surprises when they announced their 53-man roster on Tuesday afternoon.
Here are eight thoughts after the initial 53-man was confirmed.
Not set in stone
The 53 players who earned roster spots ahead of the league's cutdown surely are not safe from impending moves. Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf said New England will be aggressive on the waiver wire, where the organization holds the third-best priority. There are a handful of players the Patriots could target.