Here are the 21 players set to hit free agency this offseason. There aren’t any huge names on this list, since the Patriots already extended running back Rhamondre Stevenson, center David Andrews, linebacker Jahlani Tavai, defensive tackles Christian Barmore and Davon Godchaux, and safeties Brenden Schooler and Jabrill Peppers within the last year.

The Patriots have several personnel decisions to make this offseason, and the roster is in need of a major overhaul on both sides of the ball.

The New England Patriots may have just fired head coach Jerod Mayo after a disappointing 2024 season, but they'll have to quickly transition to a busy offseason where they'll look to improve their roster and make the postseason again for the first time since 2020.

The Patriots have to avoid becoming a revolving door of head coaching hires because of the devastating impact that could have on the team as a whole. It could hurt quarterback Drake Maye’s development, while also making the team a far less attractive destination for prospective coaches and players.

"It’s not that Jerod’s [way] was definitely wrong. But I can’t say I’ve seen that before.” The post This move by Jerod Mayo after a loss reportedly ‘surprised’ Patriots team personnel appeared first on Boston.

The Patriots’ lost 2024 season was worse than most knew. Go inside Jerod Mayo’s first and only year as head coach, and the franchise’s continue fall from grace.