Even with NFL free agency winding down, the New England Patriots continue being active building their roster. As part of that process, the team made a series of moves on Friday.
In total, four players were released: the tenures of offensive linemen Caleb Jones and Lecitus Smith as well as linebackers Curtis Jacobs and Andrew Parker Jr. all came to an end. Let’s assess what the moves mean for the team.
No surprises
The Patriots entered Friday with 74 players on their roster. All four of the players released Friday found themselves toward the bottom of that list: they all projected as depth options or potential camp bodies at their respective positions.