The New England Patriots were the biggest spenders in free agency, handing out $374 million in total cash to incoming free agents while looking to improve upon their 4-13 record in 2024. With No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye at the helm, the future is looking up for the Patriots.
A lot of their offseason investment went to improving the defense. Big-money contracts were given to Milton Williams, Carlton Davis, Robert Spillane, and Harold Landry, and all four players will look to make a considerable impact in their first season with the Patriots. Despite their signings, one of the biggest force multipliers for the defense in 2025 could be a returning star.