"Should New England win the Super Bowl, there seems to be a real possibility that they could be hit with a flurry of retirements. Stefon Diggs, Morgan Moses, and Jahlani Tavai all seem legitimate candidates. While we'll be hoping these players stick around for another year, clearing as much cap space as possible to fill any potential voids going into next year will be key."
"As noted by the source, there are many mitigating factors for these players, and the vast majority won't be released. Of the three Patriots, only one ranks in the top-50: Anfernee Jennings, No. 8 on the list. Christian Elliss comes in at No. 51, while Hunter Henry was a shock addition at No. 99. Only 11 teams had more than three players on the list, the most being the Cardinals, with nine potential cap casualties in OTC's top-100."
"Beginning with the least likely of the three players mentioned, Hunter Henry is a lock to be on the roster next season, despite OTC's 69.1% "Odds of Negative Fate" (release or pay cut) metric saying otherwise. Henry is coming off the best year of his career, despite turning 31 in December. He counts for just over $11 million against the cap in '26, and while his release would save over $9 million, it w"
The Patriots finished 14-3 and reached the Super Bowl but still face multiple roster improvement needs for the 2026 offseason. Potential retirements from veterans like Stefon Diggs, Morgan Moses, and Jahlani Tavai could open significant gaps that require cap flexibility to address. Over the Cap listed three Patriots among its top-100 potential cap casualties, with Anfernee Jennings at No. 8, Christian Elliss at No. 51, and Hunter Henry at No. 99. The team sits 10th in projected cap space and holds 12 draft picks, providing avenues to reload if financial and roster moves are managed carefully.
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