The New England Patriots made a strong focus on bolstering their defense in free agency, adding several starters. However, they have not done much to improve their offense yet. Expect that to change in the 2025 NFL Draft as they look to build around quarterback Drake Maye.

After a disappointing 2024 season, the New England Patriots hired a new head coach heading into 2025. With that, the Patriots could have a potential new identity heading into the future. Entering the offseason,

For the second time in as many years, the New England Patriots find themselves inside the top five of the NFL Draft. While it's nearly impossible to label a team in such a position as fortunate, Mike Vrabel's club enters the 2025 draft with their franchise quarterback already secured in Drake Maye,

With all signs pointing to the Tennessee Titans selecting quarterback Cam Ward at the top of the 2024 NFL draft and both the Cleveland Browns and the New York Giants seemingly showing interest in Shedeur Sanders, there's a real chance that WR/CB hybrid Travis Hunter will be available when the New England Patriots are on the clock at No. 4 overall.

The New England Patriots match the Las Vegas Raiders offer sheet, keeping linebacker and special teams ace Christian Elliss.

Elliss played a career-high 513 defensive snaps in 2024, holding his own in his first season with multiple defensive starts.

Last season, the restricted free agent was on the field for 56.5 percent of special teams and 45.9 percent of defensive snaps.