"The New England Patriots were free agency's biggest spender last offseason, and by some margin. Those free agent additions have paid off in a big way, as New England sits atop the AFC East with an 11-3 record. Offensively, Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins, and Morgan Moses have helped bolster their firepower with Drake Maye leading the charge, while Milton Williams, Harold Landry, and Robert Spillane were the notable additions on defense. Carlton Davis also inked a $20 million-per-year deal."
"Aside from their marquee additions, under-the-radar signings have also been excellent. Khyiris Tonga and K'Lavon Chaisson have been stout against the run and have put pressure on the quarterback, while Jack Gibbens has been a sound rotational linebacker. Center Garrett Bradbury hasn't allowed a sack or been penalized in nearly 900 snaps. The Patriots will be looking to add even further reinforcements to a team that has already overachieved."
"Njoku was a player named as a potential trade deadline addition for the Patriots, but free agency may make even more sense. Austin Hooper has a strong 2024, but he's had only 16 catches this year despite playing more than 50% of snaps in ten games. He's also only had three catches in the last month and a half. It's clear New England likes utilizing two tight end sets, and they'll need an upgrade over Hooper if they want to elevate their offense."
The New England Patriots were the biggest spenders in free agency last offseason and those additions have propelled them to an 11-3 record atop the AFC East. Offense gained weapons with Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins, Morgan Moses and quarterback Drake Maye. Defense added Milton Williams, Harold Landry, Robert Spillane and Carlton Davis on a $20 million-per-year deal. Under-the-radar signings such as Khyiris Tonga, K'Lavon Chaisson and Jack Gibbens strengthened the run defense and pass rush, while center Garrett Bradbury has been reliable across nearly 900 snaps. The team remains positioned to pursue further reinforcements, with tight end David Njoku a clear upgrade target over Austin Hooper.
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