Patriots' Free Agency Opens After Tag Deadline

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans. Hit subscribe and stay connected. The NFL franchise Tag Deadline passed on Tuesday, clearing the way for free agency to kick off next week. Teams like the Patriots chose not to tag any of their pending free agents, letting players hit the open market instead of locking them into one year. Deals. This sets up a busy offseason, especially for New England, who are looking to rebound after falling short in last season's Super Bowl. The Patriots have several key contributors now testing free agency, including defensive tackle, Kyra's Tonga, Edge-Russia-K-Levon Shason, and Safety. Jalen Hawkins. All three play big roles in 2025, but the team isn't spinning big to bring them back on short-term contracts. While they prefer to re-sign them, the open market makes it tougher. Meanwhile, some intriguing options could emerge for the Pats. Bengal's Edge-Russia-Trey Hendrickson, a 31-year-old former All Pro, is finally free after

1:02injury-limited play last year. He had back-to-back seasons of 17 and a half sacks before that. Also, Colt's receiver, Alec Pierce, a 25-year-old on the rise, might draw interest as a cost-effective outside threat to pair with Stefan. Digs. On the downside, Falcons tied in Kyle Pitts got the franchise tag, ending New England's dream of adding the young star to get younger at the position. Cowboys' wide receiver, George Pickens, also landed on a one-year tag after a breakout year with 93 catches for 1429 yards and nine touchdowns. A trade could still open doors if tensions rise there. Overall, this deadline gives the Patriots flexibility to chase impact players without draft costs while addressing needs across the roster. Expect them to be aggressive as free agency heats up. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Sally Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to.

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