The New England Patriots’ quiet approach to Tuesday’s trade deadline garnered a split response from fans.
Some were fine with the team not forcing trades if it meant hurting the current roster, while others were furious with the team for remaining passive despite having a losing record. The Patriots didn’t get any better after the deadline, and that’s disappointing with rookie quarterback Drake Maye exceeding expectations.
Maye’s on-field play is proof that the door is wide open for the Patriots to start adding top-tier talent immediately. That clearly isn’t happening in the 2024 season, and fans will have to wait until 2025 to see the real returns on the new-look Patriots team.
Let’s take a look at the winners and losers of the Patriots’ quiet trade deadline.