The New England Patriots locked up a key member of their secondary last weekend, signing safety Adrian Phillips to a three-year, $12.75 million contract extension.
Phillips had been one of 15 Patriots players set to hit unrestricted free agency this offseason — a list that includes four other starting defenders, two starting offensive linemen, a pair of backfield mainstays and a handful of special teams contributors.
The Patriots won’t make decisions on most of these impending UFAs until after their playoff run concludes, but here’s an early look at the players poised to hit the market this offseason:
S Devin McCourty
The last time the Patriots played a game without McCourty in the lineup?