The Patriots used more cap space at tight end than any team in the league this season. The total of $23,907,622 was highest in the league by nearly $4.5M.
You sitting? Sit down.
In 2023, they are projected to spend $35,218,529 of space on the position. That’s also highest in the league by over $14M.
Looking on the bright side, Bill O’Brien was architect of the Patriots offense in 2010 and 2011 when tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez combined for 266 catches, 3,346 yards and 40 touchdowns in their first two NFL seasons.