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NFL Free Agents 2020: Latest Outlook on Cam Newton, Jameis Winston and Patriots

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For the first time in two decades, the New England Patriots have a quarterback conundrum.

Tom Brady has headed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, leaving Bill Belichick and the Patriots in a challenging spot at the position. However, their troubles aren't entirely a result of Brady's departure.

"With 67 players at the moment, the Patriots have 23 spots to fill on their 90-man roster," ESPN's Mike Reiss noted. "But with about $26 million in dead charges on their salary cap, and about $1 million in overall available space, the moves they can make are limited at this time.