"The last five years have been a roller coaster for the New England Patriots, as they hoped to rebuild the roster from the ground up to be a competitive team once again. During some offseasons, they were loaded with cap space and overloaded with draft picks to accomplish that, only to fail miserably and be right back at it again the following year."
"According to Alex Kay of Bleacher Report, the Patriots should be one of the frontrunners to go after Garrett next offseason, regardless of whether he's officially available for trade or not. Because of that, he has Vrabel and Co. offering a hefty trade loaded with prime draft picks to acquire the 29-year-old, who has already recorded 15 sacks in 10 games this season."
"Kay cites their league-high cap space once again as a big reason New England is a team to watch, along with having 11 picks in the 2026 draft. On top of it all, they could certainly use a bigger threat to get after opposing quarterbacks, and despite Garrett's age potentially being a concern, he has shown no signs of slowing down to suggest they shouldn't try to get a trade done."
The New England Patriots spent recent years repeatedly attempting roster rebuilds despite periodic surges in cap space and draft capital that failed to produce sustained success. Mike Vrabel arrived in Foxboro with league-high salary cap room and favorable draft positioning, and early signings and picks have exceeded expectations. The current regime avoided blockbuster trades but built flexibility to pursue major moves next offseason. Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett is a potential target despite a recent extension and age concerns, with elite sack production this season. The Patriots project significant cap space and an abundance of 2026 draft selections to construct a trade package.
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