New England Patriots

New England Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf said the team will take a "best player available" approach in the 2025 NFL Draft after they "went for need a little bit too much last year." (Source: Karen Guregian, MassLive)

Fantasy Impact: Wolf, who is the Patriots' de facto general manager, said the team is "really excited to be able to go into the draft not forced to pick something," believing that the team is not hamstrung to approach a position of need. While the Pats could certainly use some more help on offense, this likely indicates they won't feel a need to shoehorn in a tackle or wide receiver if they feel a better option is available. However, given that New England picks at No. 4 and could potentially see one of the top talents (like Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter) fall to them if multiple QBs are drafted ahead of them, it's likely no surprise that the team would take a best-player-available approach in that situation. However, if Carter and Hunter are off the board, the Patriots' response will be interesting to monitor.

The Patriots signed LB Christian Elliss to a two-year contract. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: New England matched the two-year deal the Raiders offered Elliss. He totaled 1.5 sacks and 80 tackles last season with the Patriots, and should remain in a similar role.

LB Jack Gibbens (ankle) agreed to a one-year contract with the Patriots on Wednesday, per league sources. The 26-year-old tallied 167 tackles and 1.5 sacks over 29 games with the Titans, missing the last seven in 2024 due to an ankle injury. (Source: Jeremy Fowler)

Fantasy Impact: Gibbens’ 167 tackles across three years tease IDP upside, but a depth role in New England keeps him fringe. His ankle recovery looks solid—dynasty owners might stash, though redraft skips unless he starts.

The Patriots signed C Garrett Bradbury to a two-year contract. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The deal includes $3.8 million in guarantees and can be worth “up to” $12 million. Bradbury quickly finds a new home after he was officially released by the Vikings earlier this week. He'll take over the starting spot previously held by David Andrews.

The Patriots signed OG Wes Schweitzer to a one-year contract. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Schweitzer was in a depth role with the Jets the past couple of seasons. He'll likely be in a similar role in New England.

The Patriots have signed DL K'Lavon Chaisson to a one-year, $5M deal. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Chaisson tallied 32 total tackles and five sacks in 15 games with Las Vegas last season. The former first-round pick will help bolster the Patriots' pass rush in 2025.

The Patriots re-signed S Jaylinn Hawkins to a one-year, $2.25 million contract. (Source: Mike Reiss on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hawkins will continue to hold a depth role in the secondary for New England as well as a role in special teams.

The Patriots agreed to terms with DT Khyiris Tonga on a one-year, $2.7 million contract. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Tonga will hold a rotational role on the Patriots defensive line under Mike Vrabel.

The Patriots agreed to terms with QB Josh Dobbs on a two-year contract. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Dobbs takes over in the backup role for New England behind Drake Maye. He has had spurts as a starter in the past and will add experience in the role Jacoby Brissett held last season in the Patriots quarterback room.

The Patriots re-signed TE Austin Hooper to a one-year, $5 million contract. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hooper caught 45 passes for 476 yards and three touchdowns last season. He can earn up to $7 million in his new contract. He'll remain a safety blanket for Drake Maye alongside Hunter Henry.

The Patriots signed EDGE Harold Landry to a three-year, $43.5 million contract. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Landry was released by the Titans over the weekend. He can earn up to $48 million on his deal with New England as he looks to help improve the pass rush for the Patriots.

The current plan for the Patriots is to not assign a restricted free-agent tender to guard Lester Cotton. (Source: Mike Reiss on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cotton has played in 45 career games with nine starts. He could draw some interest in free agency.

CB Alex Austin signed his exclusive rights tender to return to the Patriots. (Source: Mike Reiss on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Austin will be competing for a starting role heading into next season. He has one career interception as he looks to earn a larger role next season. He will be a restricted free agent in 2026.

The Patriots have given DT Davon Godchaux permission to seek a trade. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Godchaux will be looking to move teams following the coaching change as well as change in defensive scheme. He recorded six pressures and one tackle for loss last season.

Patriots vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf said the team may have “put too much on his plate” in reference to Ja’Lynn Polk. (Source: Alex Barth on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Polk could never find a rhythm on the field as a rookie last season. The wide receiver out of Washington caught just 12 passes for 87 yards and two touchdowns. He'll now have a full offseason with the team and a new coaching staff.

The Patriots are reportedly "at least contemplating” trading Joe Milton III this offseason. (Source: Greg Bedard)

Fantasy Impact: In what isn't considered a super deep quarterback class in the upcoming draft, it could lead to more interest in a trade for Milton. He was able to show out in the season finale against the Bills for 241 yards passing and two total touchdowns. Milton is not considered to be on the trade block, but the Patriots are seemingly considering it if an offer comes their way.

Drake Maye has been added to the Pro Bowl roster for the AFC. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Maye was added as an alternate. The rookie threw for 2,276 yards with 15 touchdowns to 10 interceptions in 13 games this season.

Joey Slye made 3-of-3 field goals and 2-of-2 extra points in the Patriots 23-16 win over the Bills.

Fantasy Impact: Slye made field goals from 41, 42, and 50 yards out in the second quarter to pace the Patriots to their fourth win of the season. The 28-year-old is set to be a free agent.

DeMario Douglas caught 3-of-4 targets for 34 yards in the Patriots 23-16 win over the Bills.

Fantasy Impact: Douglas was third on team in targets in the Patriots' fourth win of the season. The 24-year-old will end the season with 621 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 66 receptions in 17 games. He remains under contract with the Patriots and should have a chance to carve out a role in a new offense in 2025.

Kayshon Boutte caught 7-of-7 targets for 117 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots 23-16 win over the Bills.

Fantasy Impact: Boutte found the end zone on a 48-yard touchdown pass from Joe Milton in the second quarter. The 22-year-old tallied 589 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 43 receptions in 15 games. He will likely have a chance to carve out a significant role in the Patriots' offense in 2025.