We have many open roster spots next year

[mgteich]

The following players may be done with the patriots after the season.

Bruschi
Harrison
Wilson
Hawkins
Mitchell
Gaffney
Caldwell
James
Scott
Paxton
and perhaps even Stallworth

This doesn't count players like Evans and other who could be upgraded.

 

[DaBruinz]

The following players may be done with the patriots after the season.

Bruschi
Harrison
Wilson
Hawkins
Mitchell
Gaffney
Caldwell
James
Scott
Paxton
and perhaps even Stallworth

This doesn't count players like Evans and other who could be upgraded.

And, usually, you want to try and bring in their back-ups a year prior to departure so they can get accustomed to the franchise and their roles.