In the wake of the Patriots’ 41-33 defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII, Bill Belichick is facing a heavy workload this offseason, with big names set to hit free agency, defensive coordinator Matt Patricia gone to Detroit, and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels linked with the Indianapolis Colts.
Free agency starts March 1. Here’s a look at notable Patriots free agents:
Malcolm Butler, cornerback
Nick Foles shredded the Patriots’ secondary to the tune of 373 yards and three touchdowns on Sunday. Butler, one of the mainstays of that secondary, watched Foles’ performance from the bench.