The New England Patriots have spent the offseason reshaping their identity under new head coach Mike Vrabel.
With a franchise quarterback brewing in the wings in Drake Maye, and a front office determined to overhaul the roster from top to bottom, no one’s job is guaranteed, especially as the team builds toward long-term sustainability.
This article isn’t about what happen or pushing for fan-favorite players to be cut. Instead, we’re exploring surprise roster cuts—moves that would raise eyebrows but make sense when you look at depth chart dynamics, cap flexibility and the team’s evolving philosophies on both sides of the ball.