The NFL’s legal tampering period opened at noon ET on Monday, triggering an avalanche of deals and rumors.
Here are five takeaways from how the New England Patriots approached the unofficial first day of NFL free agency:
1. This wasn’t a repeat of 2021 As of Monday night, the Patriots had yet to reach contract agreements with any outside free agents.
Flush with salary cap space and lean on roster talent last March, the Patriots spent wildly on the first day of the legal tampering period, agreeing to terms with seven external free agents. This year, they took a decidely more measured approach.