# Patriots Skip NFL Trade Deadline Moves

> Patriots hold roster steady as trade deadline passes without changes.
- Title: Patriots Skip NFL Trade Deadline Moves · The Boston Globe
- Summary: Patriots hold roster steady as trade deadline passes without changes. The Patriots made no trades at the NFL trade deadline, retaining their current roster…
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- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/11/10/sports/patriots-nfl-trade-deadline
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

The Patriots made no trades at the NFL trade deadline, retaining their current roster to focus on internal improvements.