The most intriguing of all is defensive end Bradley Chubb, who spent the four seasons in Miami and could be a solid addition to the Patriots' pass rush. The 29-year-old was a first-round draft pick in 2018 and hasn't always played like his draft status, but he could be what their defense needs in the midst of their retooling, especially if they're unsure about bringing back K'Lavon Chaisson or how Harold Landry III might fare after potentially having surgery this offseason.
'Keep going. Steph Curry. Keep shooting,' Diggs said after the game, per MassLive's Mark Daniels. 'He's 23 years old. It's a team effort. From my standpoint, I wish I could've done more. It's hard playing quarterback.It's not a one-man band. He has a supporting cast. We needed to do a better job supporting him. He's young, he did what he could, fought long, fought hard... I'm just super proud of him.'
One key player who is set to be a free agent this offseason is K'Lavon Chaisson, who joined the Patriots on a bargain deal worth just $3 million and had a crazy year in New England. The 20th overall pick in the 2020 draft spent four years in Jacksonville before signing with the Raiders for a year and then the Patriots. His one year in New England was a good one, as he tallied 7.5 sacks and 18 QB hits during the regular season.