The New England Patriots finished the 2025 NFL draft with five draft-day trades and 11 picks. They aggressively filled out their roster with undrafted free agents and developmental depth, signaling a bold shift under the new leadership of Mike Vrabel, Eliot Wolf and Ryan Cowden.

The 2024 season was the first since 2000 that Bill Belichick wasn't the New England Patriots head coach and 2024 No. 3 pick Drake Maye was starting his NFL career. After a second consecutive 4-13 season and another dismissal at head coach, the Patriots will have a significantly different look and some increased hope for 2025 and beyond.

Here are the three biggest takeaways from the Patriots 2025 schedule: A year ago, under new head coach Jerod Mayo, the Patriots entered the fall with low expectations. In the beginning stages of a rebuild, the roster wasn’t good – and the 2024 schedule reflected that.

Patriots Wire is bringing you the latest NFL schedule leaks, rumors and news. Follow along. The NFL will broadcast its 2025 schedule release at 8 p.m. ET. The NFL Network will air the schedule release. Looking to buy Patriots tickets for 2025? We've got you covered.

Recap all NFL Draft picks, grades and analysis for all 32 teams. Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers, 1 p.m. ET (FOX) Denver Broncos at Houston Texans, 1 p.m. ET (FOX) Atlanta Falcons at New England Patriots,

Lowdown - Three reasons why the Patriots win this game? Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Skylar Thompson. That currently represents the Steelers depth chart at quarterback. No need to say more. Prediction/Record - Win, 2-1.

The NFL schedule has been officially released, and this year's Monday Night, Sunday Night and Thursday Night Football slates offer exciting and compelling games on paper.