And while it remains to be seen if Robert Kraft and the Patriots will opt to make a change at the top with Bill Belichick this offseason, it's all but a given that New England's 2024 roster will look drastically different from the group that has labored throughout this fall. Not only could New England have a new QB at the helm (be it through the draft or free agency), but the team also has plenty of money to spend - with OverTheCap.com tabbing the Patriots with the second-most cap space in the league this offseason at $90,043,700. And with over 20 expiring contracts on their 2023 roster, Belichick (or whoever is running the show this spring) has some work to do in the months ahead. But even with New England currently mired at the bottom of the AFC with a 3-10 record, there have been several standout players on this roster that should be viewed as key pieces in 2024 as the Patriots look to crawl out of the NFL cellar.
The 17th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Gonzalez looked like a No. 1 corner right out of the gate this season - tasked with slowing down A.J. Brown, Tyreek Hill, and Garrett Wilson in his first three games. He earned the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Month honor for September and drew plenty of praise from Hill for his play in their first head-to-head meeting.
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