Patriots 53-man roster projection: Where things stand after the NFL Draft

The New England Patriots have completed the roster-building portion of the offseason. And even though questions continue to loom about a potential trade for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, the bulk of the roster is set for 2026.On paper, this group looks better than the one that went to the Super Bowl a year ago. But other challenges, including a first-place schedule, await.To get a sense of where the roster stands, here’s our first 53-man projection.