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Patriots Free Agent Preview: Cornerbacks

March 7, 2025

Patriots Free Agent Preview: Cornerbacks Cornerback is a sneaky need for the Patriots. With roughly $127.4 million dollars to spend, the Patriots have the most cap space in the NFL. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said last week that the team is looking to be aggressive free agency. They have a plan and they like players they have targeted. Top 10 cornerback targets Carlton Davis Charvarius Ward Byron Murphy Kristian Fulton …

Reports say Patriots “Really Want” Tee Higgins

February 14, 2025

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According to NFL Insider Jason LaCanfora, the Patriots “really want” to sign free agent wide receiver Tee Higgins. Higgins is an unrestricted free agent and his current team, the Cincinnati Bengals is expected to try and re-sign him. Cincinnati will have stiff competition from several teams including the Patriots, Commanders, Titans, Bears and Raiders among others. LaCanfora said that owner Robert Kraft is catching flack for not really spending and…

The Patriots are ready to spend but will they?

January 29, 2024

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NFL Free Agency opens on March 13th and the Patriots are expected to be active. At least according to new coach Jerod Mayo. “We’re bringing in talent, 1,000 percent,” Mayo said on the head coach’s Monday radio hit on WEEI. “We have a lot of cap space and cash. We’re ready to burn some cash!” The Patriots are expected to have north of $60 million in cap space, but that…

Looking back on the Patriots free agent shopping spree of 2021

March 14, 2023

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Bill Belichick went on an uncharacteristic shopping spree two years ago during the opening two days of free agency. He spent over $163 million in guaranteed money on several high profile free agents. It was the perfect storm. The NFL was still dealing with Covid, teams weren’t spending and the Patriots had an abundance of cap space. Coming off of a 7-9 season, Belichick wanted to turn things around quickly…

Patriots Biggest Needs Series: Safety

March 12, 2023

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We continue the Patriots biggest needs series highlighting the safety position. With Devin McCourty retiring on Friday, safety now becomes a priority position in free agency and the draft. Replacing McCourty is virtually impossible but the Patriots are well positioned to address the position in both free agency and the the draft. They have $32 million dollars in cap space and the 14th and 46th pick in the first two…

Patriots Biggest Needs Series: Wide Receiver

March 10, 2023

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The Patriots have several significant needs this offseason and the New England Football Journal is breaking down each one. This installment is about wide receiver, a position that has some strong internal candidates, but could use an addition in at least one key spot. At present, the Patriots receiving corps consists of Kendrick Bourne, DeVante Parker, Tyquan Thornton and practice squad receiver Raleigh Webb. Matthew Slater is listed as a…

10 cornerbacks the Patriots could target in free agency and the draft

March 9, 2023

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One could argue that cornerback is perhaps the Patriots biggest need this off-season. With Jonathan Jones and JoeJuan Williams free agents, the Patriots currently have Marcus Jones, Jack Jones, Jalen Mills and Shaun Wade on the roster. Myles Bryant is a restricted free agent. The Patriots need a true boundary corner. A player with length that can cover X receivers on the backside. With just under $32 million to play…

Patriots Biggest Needs Series: Cornerback

March 9, 2023

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The Patriots have several significant needs this offseason and the New England Football Journal is breaking down each one. This installment is about cornerback, a position that has traditionally been strong for New England but that currently has a missing piece. The Patriots have a strong defensive back group overall. Kyle Dugger is an emerging star at safety and Jack Jones and Marcus Jones made an impact as rookies. If……

10 offensive tackles the Patriots could target in free agency and the draft

March 8, 2023

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The Patriots have a glaring need at offensive tackle. I still maintain cornerback is a bigger need but they need to address both the left and right tackle spots. The Patriots currently have Trent Brown, Conor McDermott and Andrew Stueber under contract on the active roster. The only other offensive lineman who could play tackle is Michael Onwenu. With Isaiah Wynn and Yodny Cajuste free agents, the Patriots are fully……

Patriots: Some familiar names are staying and some are going in a quiet first day of free agency for the Patriots

March 15, 2022

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Free agency unofficially began yesterday with the legal tampering window starting today at noon. As expected, the Patriots primarily focused on retaining some of their players while losing some key contributors as well. Here are my thoughts on day one of free agency for the Patriots. I thought J.C Jackson got a fair market deal from the Los Angeles Chargers. Jackson signed a five year, $82.5 million dollar contract. He…

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