There is a chance for Drake Maye to be a starter, and plenty see his potential to step up and contribute immediately.

Under Bill Belichick, the Patriots annually fielded one of the NFL’s oldest rosters. The new regime has built a much younger roster.

Analysis: The draft is over, but the roster rebuild for the New England Patriots is simply moving on to the next phase.

Commentary: The Patriots addressed some issues (Drake Maye), while others (left tackle) still need to be part of the future thinking for New England.

Barmore, who had 8.5 sacks and 13 tackles for a loss in 2024, gets a four-year, $84 million deal.

After taking quarterback Drake Maye with the No. 3 overall pick, New England added two wide receivers and two offensive linemen.

Commentary: New England hindered the development of Mac Jones with a bad coaching staff and a lack of offensive weapons.

The Patriots reported for the offseason workout program on Monday, and a feeling-out process is under way with a new coaching staff and plenty of fresh faces.

Dugger, who has nine interceptions in his first four seasons, agrees to a deal worth up to $66 million.