The way is clear for stars to join Drake Maye at the resurgent Patriots
Having enjoyed a positive start to life under Mike Vrabel, there’s also good off-the-field news for the New England Patriots.
The New England project is taking shape. In the blink of an eye, the Patriots have gone from a team with modest expectations to one with legitimate playoff aspirations. Mike Vrabel’s impact has been undeniable, and nine weeks into the current NFL season, it’s clear that things in Foxborough are being taken seriously.
Position by position, name by name, this franchise is beginning to operate like a well-oiled machine - one that feels like it’s been together for years. Drake Maye is emerging as the quarterback New England has long been waiting for, and his supporting cast has gelled so well that, at times, it seems like they don’t need much else. But what if they had the financial flexibility to build out the roster even further?
With the latest financial breakdown, the NFL has released a list of the 10 teams with the most cap space heading into next season. Leading the pack? The Patriots, who currently sit atop the league in available salary cap room. Their margin over the next closest team - the Cowboys - is a staggering $17 million.
Top 10 teams by available cap space:
- 1. Patriots – $48.97M
- 2. Cowboys – $31.22M
- 3. Commanders – $26.28M
- 4. Lions – $23.91M
- 5. Browns – $21.74M
- 6. 49ers – $20.81M
- 7. Steelers – $20.45M
- 8. Seahawks – $20.16M
- 9. Titans – $18.75M
- 10. Panthers – $16.77M
With nearly $50 million at their disposal, Robert Kraft’s franchise is in prime position to make a splash in free agency. Several high-profile players are expected to hit the market, and while some are under contract through 2026, the Patriots could still make strategic moves to surround Maye with even more talent - if they choose to go all in.
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