The New England Patriots have had a big offseason. After a disappointing 4-13 record in 2024, the front office elected to move on from first-year head coach Jerod Mayo, hiring former Tennessee Titans head coach and former Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel in his place.
Vrabel took over a team needing improvements, and the Patriots were active in free agency, spending more money than any other team in the NFL. The money was spent across the board, with the team targeting most positions on the roster, which highlighted just how bad the previous roster was. However, improving the offensive line was a significant need after first-round quarterback Drake Maye was sacked 34 times in his rookie season.