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Bill Belichick cites salary cap for some of New England Patriots depth issues

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said that his struggling 2020 team doesn't have the same level of depth as some past clubs, in part because of the salary cap, which has led to younger players being thrust into action.

The 2-4 Patriots, in the midst of their first three-game losing streak since 2002, visit the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills (5-2) on Sunday.

"We're playing more young players than we've played in the past [for a] combination of reasons. We were pretty heavily invested in our team in the past few years.