Patriots Start Spending, Break The Bank on Free Agents

New England started the new league year with the most cap space in the NFL and signed a handful of big-time playmakers in the first week of free agency.

With over $70 million in cap space at the start of free agency, the Patriots headed into the new league year with the most cap space in the NFL. New England’s front office and head coach Bill Belichick wasted no time in signing some key free agents to help contribute in 2021. The Patriots re-signed quarterback Cam Newton and brought in wide receivers Nelson Agholor, Kendrick Bourne, tight ends Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry and defensive stars Matt Judon and Jalen Mills. But is New England still in the market for drafting a quarterback in April? Sports Illustrated’s Madelyn Burke discussed that possibility with Albert Breer, Michael Fabiano and Wilton Jackson.