There was a lot of disappointment amongst New England Patriots fans as the 2025 NFL trade deadline came and went, with the team making no trades and instead signing free-agent wide receiver Brenden Rice. Many hoped, and reports even suggested, they would make a move for a pass rusher or a wide receiver, but chose to stand pat.
In some ways, it wasn't a bad decision, especially if you look at the players who were dealt and how they wouldn't have been a good fit for the Patriots. However, there wasn't much said about Mike Vrabel and Co.