The New England Patriots made the most of their abundant cap space this offseason by investing heavily on the defensive side of the ball — adding playmakers like Milton Williams, Carlton Davis, Harold Landry, Robert Spillane, and others during free agency.
But despite their busy offseason, the Patriots are also banking on several returning players elevating their respective games in 2025 — headlined by third-year pro Keion White.
In a piece from The Athletic mapping out the top ‘breakout’ candidates for each NFL team in 2025, White earned the nod for New England as a potent pass rusher who should thrive on a roster that added plenty of talent over the last few months.