FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- As the New England Patriots consider their next moves in the 2018 league year, which will include bringing free agents Adrian Clayborn (defensive end) and Jeremy Hill (running back) to town for a Friday visit, there is an element of strategy they must employ to preserve their 2019 draft assets.
Here's the lowdown:
As it stands now, the Patriots have a solid chance to be awarded four 2019 compensatory draft choices for the free-agent departures of left tackle Nate Solder, cornerback Malcolm Butler, running back Dion Lewis and receiver Danny Amendola.