As of February 25, 2025, the New England Patriots are in the midst of their offseason, focusing on strengthening their roster ahead of the 2025 NFL season.
NFL Scouting Combine and Draft Preparations
The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine is underway, with the Patriots closely monitoring potential draft prospects to address key areas of need. The team holds the No. 4 overall pick, presenting a significant opportunity to enhance their roster. Potential targets include:
Offensive Tackle: To protect quarterback Drake Maye and improve the ground game, prospects like Josh Simmons, Aireontae Ersery, and Anthony Belton are under consideration.
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Wide Receiver: Addressing inconsistencies and the need for reliable downfield targets, candidates such as Tetairoa McMillan, Jayden Higgins, and Bru McCoy are being evaluated.
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EDGE Rusher: To bolster the pass rush, the Patriots are interested in Abdul Carter, Donovan Ezeiruaku, and Bradyn Swinson. Notably, Carter will not participate in the on-field portion of the Combine due to a shoulder injury but plans to attend Penn State’s pro day on March 28.
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Cornerback: Strengthening the secondary to support Christian Gonzalez, the team is considering Travis Hunter, Azareye’h Thomas, and Cobee Bryant.
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Roster Moves and Salary Cap
The Patriots have re-signed offensive tackle Demontrey Jacobs and center Ben Brown to one-year tenders for the 2025 season, increasing the number of offensive linemen under contract to 13. While both are likely to serve as backup options, the offensive line still requires significant improvements. The financial impact of these signings is minimal, with Jacobs’ cap hit at $960,000 and Brown’s at $1.03 million.
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Additionally, the NFL’s latest salary cap projection for 2025 ranges between $277.5 million and $281.5 million, providing the Patriots with between $131.19 million and $135.19 million in cap space—the highest in the league. This substantial cap space positions the team to be aggressive in free agency and the trade market, starting March 12.
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Upcoming Schedule
The Patriots’ 2025 regular season schedule has not yet been released. However, the team is preparing for the upcoming season by focusing on the draft and free agency to strengthen their roster.
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Super Bowl LIX
As the Patriots are not participating in Super Bowl LIX, fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming season and the team’s efforts to rebuild and improve.
For the latest updates and detailed information, visit the official New England Patriots website.
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