New England trimmed to 53, cutting Cole Strange despite depth concerns on the offensive line. Jared Wilson is expected to start at left guard with Caedan Wallace backing him, while Strange hits the market after a knee-recovery season that limited him to three games in 2024. Ja'Lynn Polk and Jahlani Tavai land on injured reserve; Bradyn Swinson is waived. Kyle Duggar trade talks swirl as the Pats recalibrate for 2025, with eight receivers on the roster and an eye toward more youth up front.

Vrabel’s roster moves reflect a fluid approach: preserve depth along the line, but lean into the young interior blockers and a reshaped back seven. Fantasy implications center on early-season snap splits, the viability of Wilson at guard, and how quickly the Patriots stabilize protection and the run game amid ongoing trade chatter and IR designations.