After struggling mightily to move the football through the air in 2020, the New England Patriots have done their best to upgrade heading into the new season. Four starter-level players were added in free agency — wide receivers Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne; tight ends Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry — while starting quarterback Cam Newton and receiving back James White were both retained on one-year deals.
Further investments could still come via the draft, though. The Patriots remain in play for a new franchise or at least developmental quarterback, and could also go after some much-needed big-play ability at the wide receiver position.