Another wasted Patriots draft class is about to disappear on cutdown day

"The roster cut deadline is less than 48 hours away, and the Patriots have a lot of moves left to make before they finally announce their official 53-man roster for the 2025 season. They made a jump start on getting the team together after their blowout loss to the Giants in their preseason finale, but they have a long way to go before we have a real look at what their team will be this year."

"For most analysts who have made their predictions about what the roster will be in the weeks leading to cut-down day, it has been easy to put together a roster of around 45 players. Beyond that, however, it hasn't been as easy, as the team currently lacks significant depth at several positions, making it difficult to guess who should and shouldn't be around this fall."

"The already questionable group was projected to be on the outskirts this summer, and for the most part, they have been. Wide receivers Javon Baker and Ja'Lynn Polk were among the most noteworthy, neither of whom was able to make much of an impact during training camp, some of which was out of their control, which ultimately led to Polk being placed on season-ending IR and Baker hoping to make the roster in a special teams role."

Roster cut deadline is imminent; Patriots must finalize a 53-man roster while addressing thin positional depth. Analysts can project about 45 players easily, but remaining spots are uncertain due to lack of depth. The entire 2024 draft class appears vulnerable, with quarterback Drake Maye as the exception. Javon Baker and Ja'Lynn Polk failed to make significant training-camp impacts; Polk was placed on season-ending IR and Baker is pursuing a roster spot via special teams. Other 2024 draftees have been released, injured, placed on IR, traded, or otherwise moved, suggesting many may continue careers outside New England.

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