The Patriots enter 2025 after a second straight 4-13 season. They have a new coach in Mike Vrabel and are ready to focus on the future and get back to their winning ways. And New England’s first three picks in 2025 could be difference makers for a rebuilding team.

Wilkins racked up 65 tackles, nine sacks, two pass deflections and two fumble recoveries in his final year with the Miami Dolphins in 2023. If healthy, he could be a massive addition to the Patriots' defensive front.

“I would say any quarterback in this league doesn’t view themselves as a backup,” Dobbs said after the Patriots’ sixth training camp practice on Tuesday. “They view themselves as a person that can step in there, execute the offense, and be one of 32 on any given Sunday.”

The New England Patriots group of agile, athletic linebackers are expected to thrive in their aggressive new style of defense in 2025.

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez reportedly suffered a hamstring injury when he went down at Monday's practice.

The Jets just signed the guy who led the NFL in field goal percentage the past two years. That would be the same kicker the Patriots once traded away.

The Patriots added to their secondary this offseason by signing former Detroit Lions defensive back Carlton Davis III, but he too has missed time this summer due to injury. The absence of their top two corners has forced the likes of Alex Austin, Marcus Jones, and Marcellas Dial into prominent action on New England's top defense.