If there is one golden thread running through the NFL season, it is change. This is most prominently displayed when it comes to personnel: whether it is because of performance, specific matchups or injuries, no 53-man roster in the league stays the same for a prolonged period of time. And while the New England Patriots were fortunate when it comes to team health so far, they still saw plenty of changes to their squad.
Since cutdown day in early September, the team made almost 80 transactions impacting both the active roster and the practice squad. Not all of of the players added through in-season moves are still with the club, but those that are are currently preparing to play in the biggest game of their season — and in many cases, their career leading up to this point.