The New England Patriots made sure to spend in various places during this free agency class to improve the outlook on the defensive side of the football. However, none of their additions stick out more than the acquisition of former Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams.

Maye made only 12 starts as a rookie, so it's to be expected that he'll endure sophomore setbacks this coming fall as he works to improve as both a player and a leader.

The New England Patriots, off a second consecutive 4-13 campaign, entered the 2025 offseason with a new head coach and a plethora of salary-cap room. Mike Vrabel’s newest team spent little time going on a spending spree.