Throughout training camp, the Patriots were fortunate to have a legitimate competition between their two kickers, one of whom, Andres Borregales, they used a sixth-round draft selection on earlier this year. The other, Parker Romo, was a member of the 2024 squad and brought a tough battle to the widely considered best kicking prospect of the 2025 class.
That meant it took all the way until roster cutdowns for Mike Vrabel and Co. to ultimately decide who would fill the role this year. Despite appearing as the slight frontrunner, they decided to keep their draft choice and cut Romo, who had an impressive late showing at camp.