Patriots 2026-27 Off Season

[SparzWizard]

Patriots back in the playoffs again!

Reunion for AJ Brown and Mike Vrabel!

[Vermont Green]

Does anyone understand how much Brown will earn (that the Patriots will have to pay) in the remaining years of his contract?  My understanding is that as currently structured, there is a $53M cap hit in 2030, but there are option years or something.  I further understand that the Pats can restructure his contract and probably will.  You expect that this has all been worked out as well.

This looks like a good trade.  I wish I understood the cap hits/salary implications better but it a big improvement for the team.  Since Boutte was not included, I would say that there will be no Diggs return.  Brown, Boutte, and Dobbs is a very strong core WR group.  Then Hollins and Douglas as depth with Kyle Williams as a developing player.  That is a strong WR group.

Now if the OL can hold up, this should be a very good offense.

[Goldstar88]

Have to give Kraft credit for opening up the wallet. Haven?t had a legit #1 WR since Moss. Can?t wait.

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

Woohoo! HUGE upgrade. Best receiver Pats have had since Moss.

I'm not sure of the cap implications, and I'm generally not good at evaluating NFL pick values, but this seems like a good deal.