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Patriots Grant DT Davon Godchaux Permission To Seek Trade

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The Patriots have given veteran defensive tackle Davon Godchaux permission to seek a trade, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Godchaux was mentioned as a trade candidate before the 2024 trade deadline, but he indicated a preference to stay in New England after signing a two-year extension in July. That seems to have changed in recent weeks, possibly because new head coach Mike … [Read more...] about Patriots Grant DT Davon Godchaux Permission To Seek Trade

Mike Vrabel Talks Patriots Front Office, Free Agency Approach, Browns Stint

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Since the Patriots brought in Mike Vrabel as head coach, there’s been plenty of talk about who truly runs the show in New England. While executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf is expected to have a heavy hand in the roster’s construction, Vrabel acknowledged that he wouldn’t have taken the gig if he wasn’t going to have some say in building the … [Read more...] about Mike Vrabel Talks Patriots Front Office, Free Agency Approach, Browns Stint

Patriots Release LB Sione Takitaki

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Sione Takitaki will need to find a third team in three years. The Patriots announced Wednesday they have moved on from the 2024 free agency addition. The former Browns draftee signed a two-year, $6.65MM deal with the Pats in 2024. Now, his release will expand the Patriots’ cap-space lead on the NFL. Cutting Takitaki will save the Patriots $2.68MM. Not that this team needed cap … [Read more...] about Patriots Release LB Sione Takitaki

Patriots Targeting OL, DL Additions

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Mike Vrabel‘s first offseason as the Patriots’ head coach could involve a number of high-profile moves being made in the near future. New England is set to have the most cap space in the league at the onset of free agency, and the team also owns the No. 4 pick in April’s draft. The wide receiver position is one the Patriots have understandably been connected to during the … [Read more...] about Patriots Targeting OL, DL Additions

2025 NFL Cap Space, By Team

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Free agency is roughly one month away, and teams are preparing for the first major roster-building checkpoint on the offseason calendar. In several cases, of course, the lead-in to the start of the new league year will require cost-cutting measures. Teams expect the 2025 cap ceiling to check in somewhere between $265MM and $275MM, providing a general target to aim for before … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Cap Space, By Team

Minor NFL Transactions: 2/12/25

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One minor move to pass along: New England Patriots Re-signed: WR JaQuae Jackson JaQuae Jackson spent his entire rookie season on injured reserve thanks to an ankle injury, but the team showed faith in the rookie by not releasing him via an injury settlement. The Patriots will now have the option to keep Jackson around for the 2025 season. An undrafted rookie out of Rutgers, … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 2/12/25

Teams Picking In Top-Five May Look To Trade Back

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While there’s some belief that the Titans will move the No. 1 pick, they may not be the only team atop the draft board looking to make moves. Albert Breer of SI.com believes every team in the top five will at least entertain the idea of trading back. [RELATED: Sources Expect Titans To Trade No. 1 Overall Pick] All of these squads (which includes the Browns (No. 2), Giants (No. … [Read more...] about Teams Picking In Top-Five May Look To Trade Back

Patriots “Really Want” Tee Higgins, WR Expected To Top $30MM AAV

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As expected, the Patriots will be a main suitor for the top free agent wideout. According to Jason La Canfora of the Washington Post, the organization is focused on signing wide receiver Tee Higgins. [RELATED: Patriots To Be “Heavily Involved” In Tee Higgins Pursuit] La Canfora spoke to multiple executives about Higgins’ impending free agency, with one GM stating that the … [Read more...] about Patriots “Really Want” Tee Higgins, WR Expected To Top $30MM AAV