2025 has been a cleansing period for the New England Patriots.
Head coach Jerod Mayo was fired after a 4-13 campaign. Mike Vrabel was hired to replace him, leading to a deep sweep of veteran talent in advance of dense hauls of veteran free agents and rookie draft picks. Long time starters like David Andrews and Ja'Whaun Bentley were released. Jacoby Brissett was allowed to sign elsewhere after spending one year as franchise quarterback Drake Maye's mentor.
Even Joe Milton was exiled to the Dallas Cowboys for having the audacity to win in Week 18 and thereby cost New England the top spot in the 2025 NFL Draft.