After Sunday’s season-ending loss in Buffalo eliminated them from playoff contention, the New England Patriots already have begun the process of retooling their team for 2023.
A key step in that process will be deciding which free agents to re-sign and which to let walk.
More than 20 Patriots player are set to hit free agency when the new league year begins March 15. That list includes two veteran wideouts, a starting running back, four offensive tackles, two starting defensive backs and a pair of longtime team captains.
As the Patriots leave 2022 behind and shift their focus to next season, here’s a closer look at each of the team’s impending free agents.