Patriots cut to 53 but left a clear path for post-cut signings. Kyle Trask leads the QB3 hunt, with Bailey Zappe also in the mix as an emergency option. Cordarrelle Patterson could reunite as a veteran playmaker, while Isaiah Simmons and Stephon Gilmore bring versatile, high-upside defensive help. Tom Brady is referenced contextually, highlighting the franchise’s enduring influence on decisions. Fantasy-minded readers should monitor which veteran moves actually land and how NE reshapes depth across positions.