The New England Patriots were one of the most active teams during free agency, looking to improve a roster that finished with a 4-13 record in 2024. The offseason started with the firing of Jerod Mayo and replacing him with Mike Vrabel, before spending more money in free agency than any team in the NFL.
The team nailed the draft, too, improving the roster at key positions, including on the offensive line and at receiver. It’s a Patriots undrafted free-agent wide receiver who is stealing all of the headlines at the moment, though. Former Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Efton Chism III has been one of the surprise stories of the offseason, performing well in OTAs and has a great chance of making the Patriots’ 53-man roster.