In a rare season that the New England Patriots carry the fourth-most cap space in the NFL, they’re also one of the least attractive landing spots.
After winning Super Bowl LV, Tom Brady proved he was the heartbeat of the organization while Bill Belichick struggled to put together a 7-9 season. Core veterans like Matthew Slater, Devin McCourty, Julian Edelman, Patrick Chung and Dont’a Hightower are all getting older. It’s cold in Foxborough and playing in the militant environment isn’t ideal for a lot of players without a clear path to a Super Bowl.