The 2025 New England Patriots 53-man roster has been finalized for now, with additions or subtractions still possible via waivers or trades. Mike Vrabel transformed a doormat AFC East team into a potential playoff contender by significantly upgrading starters on offense and defense. The roster still lacks depth, creating vulnerability to multiple injuries. The team continued success finding value in undrafted free agency, with two 2025 UDFAs making the roster: edge Elijah Ponder and wide receiver Efton Chism III. Chism stands out after a prolific 2024 at Eastern Washington and suffered a preseason injury; he is expected to be available against the Raiders on September 7.
The 2025 New England Patriots 53-man roster has been set - for now. Additions and subtractions can still be made at any time and are to be expected if the waiver wire or trades make better players available. The Patriots' roster is clearly an unfinished product. Regardless, Mike Vrabel has done a masterful job in one offseason in taking a doormat of the AFC East
For a team that has drafted miserably for years and bungled free agency a lot, as well, it's been a nice contrast over the years to see the Patriots actually strike gold in one unlikely area: undrafted free agency (UDFA). They've found gems there, including David Andrews, Malcolm Butler, Jonathan Jones, Jacobi Meyers, Brenden Schooler, and perhaps their all-time best, kicker Adam Vinatieri.
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