The New England Patriots are looking for ways to improve their roster, and part of that might come through addition by subtraction.
With limited draft capital in 2025 and beyond, the Patriots must be creative in building up their assets, particularly after winning a meaningless late-season game that cost them the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft—and the significant trade leverage that would have come with it. Now, sitting at No. 4 in the draft, they are likely forced to stick and pick, hoping that their selection turns into one of the class’ top talents.
That means the Patriots must explore other ways to add draft capital, and one of those ways is trading players who still hold some value but are either redundant on the roster or don’t fit the long-term vision. Let’s take a look at three surprising names that could be on the trade block and what their potential returns might be as New England looks to maximize its rebuild.