The first wave of free agency passed over the Patriots organization last week, causing only a ripple on the trade market.
All signs pointed toward an offseason of splashy moves, especially since the Patriots still have $43 million in total cap space remaining, according to Spotrac. Instead, de facto GM Eliot Wolf and new head coach Jerod Mayo have taken a more conservative approach to free agency. Their strategy thus far has largely relied on re-signing younger talent in the hopes of developing them further — the “home grown” approach, if you will.