The Patriots made two significant moves during the second week of Free Agency with additions at two of the four positions mentioned in last week's regroup as their top needs. There are a lot of similarities in the signings of tackle Trent Brown and cornerback Malcolm Butler, as both have plenty of experience in New England and both signed two-year deals that are likely to be heavily incentive-laden.
At their best, Brown and Butler are impact players who have been championship-caliber with the Patriots, but both have concerns with Brown having missed 24 games over the last three seasons and Butler spending 2021 out of football.