The New England Patriots are expected to be one of the more aggressive teams in free agency and the 2025 NFL draft. They need to address multiple areas of need, and Drake Maye’s surprisingly fast emergence as a franchise quarterback has sped up the clock for the front office.
It’s a unique spot to be in as a rebuilding organization that is also in a win-now mode. The Patriots can’t afford to drag their feet through the offseason with minor upgrades on both sides of the ball.
One look at what the Washington Commanders achieved this season with Jayden Daniels at quarterback should spark a sense of urgency in New England. The Commanders went from missing the playoffs for three straight years to the NFC Championship Game in the 2024 season.
One incredible offseason could turn the Patriots back into a perennial contender. It all starts with free agency, where I expect the team to address the wide receiver position and reload on the offensive line. They might even add another talented cornerback to play across from Christian Gonzalez.
This 2025 NFL mock draft gets a bit chaotic with multiple trades in the first round. Here’s who the Patriots came away with in our latest mock piece: