The New England Patriots have avoided contract disputes of their own this offseason, but they are keeping a close eye on negotiations unfolding across the league.
Armed with more than $60 million in cap space, the Patriots will enter training camp with the plenty of payroll flexibility. That could become a powerful advantage if player holdouts begin to escalate among other NFL teams.
Washington Commanders wideout Terry McLaurin is the most notable player to watch. The 29-year-old is coming off a 13-touchdown season and has topped 1,000 receiving yards in five of the last six years despite the Commanders constant turnover at quarterback.