Almost two months ago, on March 13, the NFL’s 2019 league year and free agency period began — and it was a busy one for the New England Patriots. Not only did the team lose some of its core players from years past headlined by standout defensive edge Trey Flowers and starting left tackle Trent Brown, it also brought in a total of eleven outside players through the open market.
All in all, though, the free agency balance is once again a negative one for the Patriots. This, in turn, leads to the team being projected to earn multiple compensatory picks in next year’s draft.