As talks between teams ramp up heading into the Nov. 5 trade deadline, the Patriots will have some key decisions to make regarding their roster.
While New England won’t likely be competitive this season, starting the year 2-6 with most external eyes already on 2025, reports earlier in the week still indicated the Patriots might be looking to add at the deadline.
Longtime NFL insider Ian Rapoport confirmed New England might be buyers, if the right situation became available, likening its situation to the Chicago Bears’ strategy last season.
The Bears struggled mightily in 2023, but added edge-rusher Montez Sweat before the trade deadline anyway, as an investment in the team’s future.