In the hours leading up to the roster cut deadline on Monday, the Patriots were making predictable moves with the team. It wasn't until the finalized 53-man roster was announced that the bolder moves became apparent, such as the release of 2025 fifth-round pick Bradyn Swinson and the cutting of former first-rounder Cole Strange.
Perhaps the most shocking move of all was their decision to keep eight wide receivers for the season ahead. While packing the offense for Drake Maye could be one way to look at it, it seems more than obvious that the receiving corps will look drastically different come Week 1, because keeping that many receivers is unheard of.