The times they are a-changin’ at One Patriot Place. Beyond a wide-scale restructuring of the coaching staff and a new starting quarterback likely being added this offseason, the New England Patriots also appear willing to cut ties with some of their most experienced players.
Monday’s transactions suggest as much, especially when viewed in the context of the full roster. The Patriots entered the day with 14 players over the age of 30 under contract. Of those 14, two were released, one saw his contract void, and another one retired.
Granted, the age of 30 is a somewhat arbitrary demarcation when it comes to roster analysis.