"The New England Patriots have put together a squad that has vastly outperformed expectations in 2025. The league's most successful organization has made yet another Super Bowl, but the squad's construction is still very much underway. While Drake Maye, Milton Williams, and Christian Gonzalez have significantly raised the team's floor, continuing to add quality pieces and depth will be key to filling out a team that should be a contender for years to come. One way they'll pursue that is through free agency."
"The Patriots will enter free agency with the tenth-most effective cap space, while the Giants sit at under $10 million. A handful of obvious cap casualties would save the Giants about $33 million in cap space. Despite that boost in funds, New England is a more attractive destination than New York, given their 2025 success. Big-name free agents such as Tyler Linderbaum, Isaiah Likely, and Ar'Darius Washington are mentioned as players with the potential to be future Giants."
The Patriots overperformed in 2025, reaching the Super Bowl while continuing roster construction. Key additions like Drake Maye, Milton Williams, and Christian Gonzalez raised the team's baseline, but depth and quality pieces remain priorities. Free agency is a primary avenue for improvement. John Harbaugh's move to the Giants could bring Baltimore veterans to New York, but the Patriots hold stronger cap positioning and a more attractive recent track record. Targets mentioned include Tyler Linderbaum, Isaiah Likely, and Ar'Darius Washington. Several Ravens and related players could hit free agency, and the Patriots could disrupt opposing plans while addressing positional needs such as center.
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