The start of 2020’s free agency is still eight months away, but the New England Patriots already know that they will have some work to do until then. After all, numerous key members of the team are currently playing on expiring contracts and scheduled to hit the open market next March — from defensive stalwarts like Devin McCourty and Kyle Van Noy to starting left guard Joe Thuney to special teams ace Matthew Slater and Brandon King.
One name tops them all, however: quarterback Tom Brady is also entering the final year of his contract and therefore listed among the 37 Patriots who are on their way to become free agents next year.