The NFL’s legal tampering window opened earlier today but already saw the New England Patriots lose their two biggest unrestricted free agents: after reports broke that starting left tackle Trent Brown will sign a four-year, $66 million contract with the Oakland Raiders, defensive standout Trey Flowers will now reportedly join the Detroit Lion on a five-year deal. Let’s find out what losing the 25-year-old means for the Patriots.
New England loses its best front-seven defender
There is no denying it: losing Trey Flowers is a big blow to the Patriots defense.