The New England Patriots entered the offseason with over $127 million in cap space, which was the most in the NFL. With major holes across the roster, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and lead personnel executive Eliot Wolf needed to be aggressive in acquiring talent to rebuild the team in their vision.
The Patriots made several notable signings, addressing key needs while also bringing in veteran leadership to reshape the culture of the team. Some deals were home runs, while others were more about filling immediate voids without necessarily being long-term solutions.
Without further ado, let’s grade each free agent signing based on fit, impact, and overall value to the team.