From The Boston Globe · · 40s
Patriots Skip NFL Trade Deadline Moves
Patriots hold roster steady as trade deadline passes without changes.
In brief
Patriots hold roster steady as trade deadline passes without changes. The Patriots made no trades at the NFL trade deadline, retaining their current roster to focus on internal improvements. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Patriots skip trade deadline
The Patriots made no changes at the NFL trade deadline for the second straight year.
Roster adjustments considered
The team evaluated potential moves for running back, edge rusher, and other positions.
Internal talent focus
The Patriots plan to improve through returning injured players and existing roster depth.
Coaching stance on contention
Coach Mike Vrabel sees the Patriots as contenders despite 5-4 record.
“We’re 5-4. I think there’s going to be a lot of contending teams that are 5-4. I think that’s the nature of the National Football League. We’ve got to draw a line here. We’ve got to think that we’re 0-0, and we’ve got to start putting ourselves in position to play meaningful games in January or in the middle of January.”
The big picture
The Patriots made no trades at the NFL trade deadline, retaining their current roster to focus on internal improvements.
