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The Patriots have the cap space to make some noise in free agency and here are the best fits on the open market.

25 best external free agent Patriots fits presented by Paycom

The Patriots have the cap space to make some noise in free agency and here are the best fits on the open market.

The new NFL year begins Wednesday, March 17, and with it, the advent of 2021’s free agent marketplace. Leading up to that first day, we’ll examine the landscape from a Patriots perspective, continuing with safeties.

2021 Free Agent Forecast: Safeties

The new NFL year begins Wednesday, March 17, and with it, the advent of 2021’s free agent marketplace. Leading up to that first day, we’ll examine the landscape from a Patriots perspective, continuing with safeties.

All of the day's Patriots news in one convenient place.

Patriots News Blitz 3/3: Is there a Patriots reunion incoming?

All of the day's Patriots news in one convenient place.

Our staff has compiled what the top 'experts' are predicting the New England Patriots will do in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

2021 Patriots Mock Draft Tracker

Our staff has compiled what the top 'experts' are predicting the New England Patriots will do in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

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2021 Free Agent Forecast: Tight Ends

Patriots Launch Patriots Time Machine

NFL Notes: Pats should stick with Stidham

Patriots News Blitz 3/2: Free agency is quickly approaching

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Teambuilding, rebuilding, and returning

Kiper highlights potential non-QB 1st-rounders for Pats

2021 Free Agent Forecast: Specialists

Patriots News Blitz 3/1: What will the Patriots do this offseason?

Report: Chung, Hightower and Cannon healthy and ready for 2021

Patriots News Blitz 2/26: Fans are coming back to Gillette Stadium

More than 50 years later, Sam 'Bam' Cunningham reflects on historic USC-Alabama game

Statement from Gillette Stadium Officials on MA's transition to Phase IV

Patriots News Blitz 2/25: Will a familiar face return to New England?

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: What route will the Patriots take to get a quarterback?

Patriots News Blitz 2/24: Plenty of wide receiver options available through draft or free agency

NFL Notes: Quarterback musical chairs continues

Analysis: Will Patriots play tag again?

Bill Belichick to participate in 5th Women's Careers in Football Forum

Patriots News Blitz 2/23: What's the long-term plan at cornerback?

Ron Burton Sr. built a 'utopia' of love and faith, leaving a legacy greater than football

Patriots News Blitz 2/22: David Andrews is keeping his options open

2020 Patriots Rookie Review

Key dates on the 2021 NFL / Patriots Calendar

2021 Patriots Unrestricted Free Agent Rundown

Report: Patriots add former offensive lineman to staff

Patriots News Blitz 2/18: Are the Patriots looking to make a trade?

10 Potential NFL cap casualties that could help Patriots

Patriots News Blitz 2/17: Potential free agent options

NFL Notes: Wilson's comparisons to Brady off base

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Charting a course at 15, free agency and more

Report: Patriots add to offensive coaching staff

Patriots News Blitz 2/16: Will the Patriots use the franchise tag in 2021?

Chris Hogan declares for Premier Lacrosse League entry draft

McCourtys join panel on "Trial 4" documentary, criminal justice reform

Full list of Patriots 2021 NFL Draft selections

Patriots News Blitz 2/15: Who will be under center next season

Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Patriots

Analysis: Thanks, but no thanks on J.J. Watt

Professor Justin Bethel teaches 'Uninterrupted' followers South Carolina lingo

Patriots News Blitz 2/12: Questions about the offseason

Patriots Foundation and Highland Street Foundation to Provide Free Opportunities during February School Vacation Week

J.C. Jackson faces restricted free agent crossroads

Patriots News Blitz 2/11: Top prospect falls to Patriots in mock draft

Analysis: Marcus Mariota the latest name added to quarterback carousel

Former Patriots TE Willie Scott Passes Away

Former NFL coach and Boston Patriot Marty Schottenheimer Passes Away

NFL Notes: Brady's seventh the most impressive of all

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: How to get the Patriots back to the playoffs?

2021 NFL Draft First Round Order

McCourty: Key opt-outs will be returning

Patriots Unfiltered Q & A

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Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Teambuilding, rebuilding, and returning

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: What route will the Patriots take to get a quarterback?

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Charting a course at 15, free agency and more

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: How to get the Patriots back to the playoffs?

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: How blockbuster QB deal could reverberate

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Trade for a QB?, Young leaders stepping up, NFL Draft talk

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: In search of a quarterback

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Plotting a course for the offseason

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: The QB Quandary (and more)

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: QB of the future and looking ahead to 2021 season

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: QBs, FAs and other rebuilding items

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Veteran free agents, rookie development and a quick 2021 look-ahead

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Lovin' life in L.A.?

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Which players on IR might return?

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: What happened to the running game?

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Tracking Patriots development and surprises

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: More questions at QB

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Post-trade deadline reaction

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Time to pick up the pieces

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: How can Patriots bounce back from Broncos loss?

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Tossing around QB questions

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Who starts at QB Week 5?

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Looking for LBs, kicking problems and more

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Putting the 2020 Patriots over the top

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Post-Opener Reactions

Analysis

25 best external free agent Patriots fits presented by Paycom

2021 Free Agent Forecast: Safeties

2021 Free Agent Forecast: Tight Ends

NFL Notes: Pats should stick with Stidham

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Teambuilding, rebuilding, and returning

Kiper highlights potential non-QB 1st-rounders for Pats

2021 Free Agent Forecast: Specialists

Report: Chung, Hightower and Cannon healthy and ready for 2021

NFL Notes: Quarterback musical chairs continues

Analysis: Will Patriots play tag again?

2020 Patriots Rookie Review

2021 Patriots Unrestricted Free Agent Rundown

Report: Patriots add former offensive lineman to staff

10 Potential NFL cap casualties that could help Patriots

NFL Notes: Wilson's comparisons to Brady off base

Report: Patriots add to offensive coaching staff

Full list of Patriots 2021 NFL Draft selections

Analysis: Thanks, but no thanks on J.J. Watt

J.C. Jackson faces restricted free agent crossroads

Analysis: Marcus Mariota the latest name added to quarterback carousel

NFL Notes: Brady's seventh the most impressive of all

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: How to get the Patriots back to the playoffs?

McCourty: Key opt-outs will be returning

Crafting a 2021 Patriots offseason plan via advanced stats

10 Senior Bowl standouts who could help Patriots

NFL Notes: Quarterback carousel already turning

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: How blockbuster QB deal could reverberate

Analysis: NFL's quarterback carousel worth watching

Patriots look to reload again at Senior Bowl

2021 Senior Bowl will be the key scouting event of the offseason

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Trade for a QB?, Young leaders stepping up, NFL Draft talk

All-Pro/Pro Bowler Bailey reflects on 2020, eager for '21

NFL Notes: Conference Championship Edition

Analysis: Is Stafford sweepstakes worth winning?

10 Takeaways from Dante Scarnecchia on Pats from the Past podcast

Report: Matt Patricia returns to Patriots coaching staff

21 Burning questions for Patriots 2021 offseason

Bailey, Olszewski, Onwenu earn PFWA honors

NFL Notes: Divisional Round Edition

Time for Seymour to complete the climb

Brown, Covington named 2021 East-West Shrine Bowl coaches

Report: Josh McDaniels to interview with Eagles

Sounds of the Season: How 2020's artificial crowd noise became reality

Report: Mayo to interview for Eagles head coach position

Tippett, Sims elected to College Football Hall of Fame

NFL Notes: Wild Card Edition

Patriots Unfiltered's 2020 Lighthouse Awards

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Plotting a course for the offseason

Bailey, Olszewski named AP All-Pro First Team; Slater to Second Team

Richard Seymour named Pro Football Hall of Fame Finalist

Focusing on 2021 Patriots opponents

Week 17 NFL Notes: Time To Move On

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: The QB Quandary (and more)

Patriots secure 15th pick in 2021 NFL Draft

New Year's Celebration: Patriots outlast Jets in season finale

Inactive Analysis: Co-captains Guy, Bentley return for finale

Hall leaves impact on 2020 Patriots with big hits and consistency

Season's Beatings: Patriots stampeded by Buffalo

Inactive Analysis: Defense loses two key players

Week 16 NFL Notes: Playoffs Will Go On Without Pats

Beach Bummer: Miami dashes Patriots postseason hopes

Inactive Analysis: Dolphins lose three key players vs. NE

Game-Day Roster Update: Patriots offense down two for Miami

Hall In: LB working his way up Patriots depth chart

Week 15 NFL Notes: Impressive rookie crop developing

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Veteran free agents, rookie development and a quick 2021 look-ahead

Ram-page: L.A. runs roughshod over New England

Inactive Analysis: Asiasi back in action

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Lovin' life in L.A.?

Week 14 NFL Notes: Patriots Path Still In Play

Taking Charge: Patriots dominate Bolts in L.A.

Inactive Analysis: Newton, Jackson to play; Keene returns

Belichick coaching tree has deep roots in family

Home, Alone: Foxborough without fans 'surreal, weird'

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Which players on IR might return?

Week 13 NFL Notes: Patriots haven't lost any toughness

Card-Tricked: Patriots snatch late victory from Arizona's grasp

Inactive Analysis: Michel returns, but who plays LT?

Keys to the Game presented by Carmax: Can Pats put it all together vs. Cardinals?

Thanksgiving with the Folks: Kicker Grateful for Family, Faith, Food, and Football

Week 12 NFL Notes: Patriots running out of chances

Problems in Houston: Mistakes, injuries thwart Patriots' comeback

Inactive Analysis: Gilmore, Bentley to play; Michel sits

Game-Day Roster Update: Duo not traveling to Houston

Keys to the Game presented by Carmax: Pats look to get even in Houston

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Tracking Patriots development and surprises

Week 11 NFL Notes: Patriots impress with hard-fought win over Ravens

Rave Reviews: Patriots earn important win in wind and rain

Inactive Analysis: Guy returns, but key defenders still unavailable

Keys to the Game presented by Carmax: Patriots must slow down Jackson, Ravens

Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: More questions at QB

Week 10 NFL Notes: Jets win shouldn't change outlook

Air Traffic Controlled: Patriots overcome Jets' aerial assault

Inactive Analysis: TE an issue once again

Keys to the Game presented by Carmax: Pats look to break winless streak vs. winless Jets

Game-Day Roster Update: Defense loses three starters

Analysis: Patriots trade for receiver Isaiah Ford

Week 9 NFL Notes: Flores makes the right move

Top Bill-ing: New England battles, ultimately succumbs to East-leading Buffalo

Inactive Analysis: Both rookie TEs sidelined in Buffalo

Patriots Off the Field

More than 50 years later, Sam 'Bam' Cunningham reflects on historic USC-Alabama game

Ron Burton Sr. built a 'utopia' of love and faith, leaving a legacy greater than football

Chris Hogan declares for Premier Lacrosse League entry draft

McCourtys join panel on "Trial 4" documentary, criminal justice reform

Professor Justin Bethel teaches 'Uninterrupted' followers South Carolina lingo

Patriots Pro Bowlers surprise local football programs with donations

Jason McCourty, players around NFL surprise essential workers and super fans on video call

What to watch for during NFL Honors: Seymour, McCourty, Slater all up for big moments

Avid 'Rocket League' gamer Cody Davis wins match on Twitch livestream

Robert Kraft says he'll match $25,000 donations for A.J. Quetta on "Greg Hill Show"

Matthew Slater, Bill Belichick share importance of team's 'Monday meetings' on racism, social justice

Patriots players give grants to eight local organizations through their 2020 Social Justice Fund

Berj Najarian leads NFL Auction for My Cause, My Cleats

Patriots reflect on trying 2020 season and playing for their brotherhood

Cam Newton honored with Ron Hobson Media Good Guy Award

Brandon Copeland named Week 15 NFLPA Community MVP

Adrian Phillips, Chase Winovich, Gunner Olszewski honor their 'healthcare heroes' during warmups

'Tis the season: How Patriots players gave back this holiday season

Devin McCourty's teammates pull for him in NFL Man of the Year Charity Challenge (and you should too)

Check out the 2020 Patriots Holiday Gift Guide

From the shadows: Berj Najarian uses My Cause, My Cleats to shine light on Armenia

Bill Belichick Foundation gives away $440,000 in grants and scholarships

Patriots players ring in the holiday season at Magic of Lights

My Cause, My Cleats: J.J. Taylor hopes to see an end to bullying

My Cause, My Cleats: Shilique Calhoun shines light on mental health

MORE OFF THE FIELD

Roster Moves

Patriots Sign Linebacker Michael Pinckney To A Future Contract

Patriots Sign 10 Players to Future Contracts

Patriots Make A Series of Roster Moves

Patriots Sign DB Dee Virgin

Patriots Place DL Tashawn Bower and LB Josh Uche on Injured Reserve

Patriots Release TE Jordan Thomas

Patriots Release Offensive Lineman Earl Watford From The Practice Squad

Patriots Make A Series of Roster Moves

Patriots Sign Kicker Roberto Aguayo To Practice Squad

Patriots Place Cornerback Stephon Gilmore On Injured Reserve

Patriots Sign DL Isaiah Mack to Practice Squad; Release TE Paul Quessenberry from Practice Squad

Patriots Activate Linebacker Shilique Calhoun To The 53-Man Roster From Injured Reserve; Release Defensive Lineman Isaiah Mack

Patriots Sign Offensive Lineman Earl Watford To The Practice Squad; Release Defensive Back Dayan Lake From The Practice Squad

Patriots Sign LB Jack Cichy to the Practice Squad

Patriots Activate TE Devin Asiasi to the 53-man Roster; Place TE Ryan Izzo on Injured Reserve

Patriots Release LB Jack Cichy; Sign DB Dayan Lake and WR Devin Smith Practice Squad

Patriots Make a Series of Roster Transactions

Patriots Claim LB Jack Cichy Off Waivers from Tampa Bay

Patriots Sign DB J.T. Hassell and OL Ross Reynolds to the Practice Squad

Patriots Announce A Series of Roster Moves

Patriots make a series of roster transactions

Patriots Make Practice Squad Changes

Patriots re-sign QB Jake Dolegala to the practice squad; release TE David Wells from the practice squad

Patriots Make Series Of Roster Transactions

Patriots release TE Dylan Cantrell from the practice squad; place OL Caleb Benenoch on the practice squad injured reserve list

Unfiltered Notebook

Unfiltered Notebook 1/4: Pats close the notebook on 2020

Unfiltered Notebook 1/1: Pats ready to leave it all on the field vs. Jets

Unfiltered Notebook 12/31: Phillips a 2020 bright spot on defense

Unfiltered Notebook 12/30: Rookies stay resilient in a challenging year unlike any other

Unfiltered Notebook 12/29: McDaniels eyes strong finish

Unfiltered Notebook 12/26: Every rep is an opportunity for young Patriots

Unfiltered Notebook 12/24: Newton looks to maximize opportunities against Bills

Unfiltered Notebook 12/23: Herron is latest rookie to see an expanded role

Unfiltered Notebook 12/22: Belichick praises Pats Pro Bowlers

Unfiltered Notebook 12/21: Pro Bowler Gilmore reportedly needs surgery

Unfiltered Notebook 12/18: Jackson stays motivated in breakout season

Unfiltered Notebook 12/17: Newton re-energized for divisional clash

Unfiltered Notebook 12/16: Pats size up another impressive rookie quarterback

Unfiltered Notebook 12/15: Divisional rematch slate begins with Dolphins

Unfiltered Notebook 12/14: Bailey winning hidden yardage battle

Unfiltered Notebook 12/12: Veteran leaders mentoring the next generation of Pats defenders

Unfiltered Notebook 12/11: Group effort to get offense back on track

Unfiltered Notebook 12/8: Dugger continues on rapid track

Unfiltered Notebook 12/7: Gilmore locked on Rams

Unfiltered Notebook 12/4: LA homecoming for Folk

Unfiltered Notebook 12/3: Attitude and focus for Butler

Unfiltered Notebook 12/2: White leads buoyant running back group

Unfiltered Notebook 12/1: Pats prep turns to Herbert, Bosa and Chargers

Unfiltered Notebook 11/30: Goal-line stand out

Unfiltered Notebook 11/27: Byrd ascending after year under Larry Fitzgerald

Unfiltered Notebook 11/25: Dugger learning on the fly

Unfiltered Notebook 11/24: Harrison, Seymour named Hall of Fame semifinalists

Unfiltered Notebook 11/23: Pats captains stay resilient

Unfiltered Notebook 11/20: Gilmore back on lock

Unfiltered Notebook 11/19: Guy's toughness and leadership setting defensive tone

Unfiltered Notebook 11/18: Burkhead shining in key spots

Unfiltered Notebook 11/17: Winovich embraces new role

Press Releases

Patriots Launch Patriots Time Machine

Statement from Gillette Stadium Officials on MA's transition to Phase IV

Bill Belichick to participate in 5th Women's Careers in Football Forum

Key dates on the 2021 NFL / Patriots Calendar

Former Patriots TE Willie Scott Passes Away

Former NFL coach and Boston Patriot Marty Schottenheimer Passes Away

Devin McCourty Named Patriots Nominee for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award Presented by Nationwide

Kraft Family to Use Patriots Plane to Transport Vaccinated HealthCare Superheroes from Across New England to Super Bowl LV

Patriots Invite Eight Local Healthcare Superheroes to Attend Super Bowl LV as their Guests in Appreciation of their Tireless Service

Joe Cardona announced as one of three finalists for Salute to Service Award

Devin McCourty and James White Named New England Patriots 2020 Ed Block Courage Award Winners

Statement from Bill Belichick on Nick Caserio

A statement from Patriots players, coaches and personnel

Future Patriots Opponents: 2021 through 2024

Patriots Release Offensive Lineman Earl Watford From The Practice Squad

Patriots Place Cornerback Stephon Gilmore On Injured Reserve

Three Patriots Selected to NFL Pro Bowl

Patriots Activate Linebacker Shilique Calhoun To The 53-Man Roster From Injured Reserve; Release Defensive Lineman Isaiah Mack

Patriots Sign Offensive Lineman Earl Watford To The Practice Squad; Release Defensive Back Dayan Lake From The Practice Squad

Eight Finalists Announced for 2020 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

Bill Belichick Statement on Ray Perkins

Patriots WR Gunner Olszewksi Named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week

Patriots Saddened to Announce the Passing of Cheerleading Director Tracy Sormanti

32 Players Nominated for 2020 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

Patriots K Nick Folk Named Special Teams Player of the Week

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Longform Features

Sounds of the Season: How 2020's artificial crowd noise became reality

Home, Alone: Foxborough without fans 'surreal, weird'

Thanksgiving with the Folks: Kicker Grateful for Family, Faith, Food, and Football

It is what I.T. is: 2020 Draft a complex logistical web

His Best Shot: Once Overlooked, Gunner Olszewski Now Aims High

A Patriotic Mission: Team plane completes humanitarian flight to China

Half of Me: The Kyle Van Noy story

Nate Ebner's Fatherland, Part Three: Peace at Last

Nate Ebner's Fatherland, Part Two: Triumph over Tragedy

Nate Ebner's Fatherland, Part One: Junkyard Doggedness

Lead from the Back: The Sony Michel story

You don't know Jack: The most influential Patriot you've never heard of

Feature: Getting down to business

Transcripts

Transcript: Bill Belichick Press Conference 1/4

New England Patriots Postgame Quotes 1/3

New York Jets Postgame Quotes 1/3

Transcript: Bill Belichick Press Conference 1/1

What They're Saying: New York Jets

Transcript: Bill Belichick Press Conference 12/30

Transcript: Bill Belichick Conference Call 12/29

New England Patriots Postgame Quotes 12/28

Buffalo Bills Postgame Quotes 12/28

What They're Saying: Buffalo Bills

Transcript: Bill Belichick Press Conference 12/23

Transcript: Bill Belichick Conference Call 12/22

Transcript: Bill Belichick Conference Call 12/21

New England Patriots Postgame Quotes 12/20

Miami Dolphins Postgame Quotes 12/20

Transcript: Bill Belichick Press Conference 12/18

What They're Saying: Miami Dolphins

Transcript: Bill Belichick Press Conference 12/16

Transcript: Bill Belichick Press Conference 12/11

New England Patriots Postgame Quotes 12/10

Los Angeles Rams Postgame Quotes 12/10

What They're Saying: Los Angeles Rams

Transcript: Bill Belichick Video Press Conference 12/8

Transcript: Bill Belichick Video Press Conference 12/7

New England Patriots Postgame Quotes 12/6

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Game Recap

New Year's Celebration: Patriots outlast Jets in season finale

Season's Beatings: Patriots stampeded by Buffalo

Beach Bummer: Miami dashes Patriots postseason hopes

Ram-page: L.A. runs roughshod over New England

Taking Charge: Patriots dominate Bolts in L.A.

Card-Tricked: Patriots snatch late victory from Arizona's grasp

Problems in Houston: Mistakes, injuries thwart Patriots' comeback

Rave Reviews: Patriots earn important win in wind and rain

Air Traffic Controlled: Patriots overcome Jets' aerial assault

Top Bill-ing: New England battles, ultimately succumbs to East-leading Buffalo

Red & Gold Rush: Garoppolo's Niners strike it rich in Foxborough

Delay of Game: Patriots' late comeback falls short vs. Denver

What a Day: Patriots give Chiefs all they can handle

No dice, Vegas: Patriots thwart Raiders' invasion

Hitting the ground running: Patriots churn out tough win over Miami

Run over: Patriots flattened by Henry, Titans

Bye-gone: Loss makes Patriots Wild Card Weekenders for first time in decade

East Mode: Patriots once again reign over division

A win and in: Patriots playoff-bound with victory in Cincy

Two, Too Much: Patriots fall short for second straight week

Houston, a problem: Defeat drops Patriots to 10-2

Wet + Windy = Win: Patriots get it done in inclement weather

Heavyweight bout: Patriots survive South Philly slugfest

Blackout: Ravens deal Patriots first 2019 defeat

300 and counting: Patriots outslug Browns for milestone Belichick win

Boogeymen and ghosts: Patriots scary good in Gotham

Six appeal: Patriots again overcome sloppy start, improve to 6-0

Capital gains: After slow start, Patriots pummel Washington

Fight to the finish: Defense, special teams preserve gritty win

Jet-lagged: Mild discomfort in comfortable win

Beating the heat: Patriots look cool in Miami

Opening Statement: Patriots make it look easy in opener

Game Observations

Game Observations: Patriots finish off Jets, 2020 season

Game Observations: Bills keep rolling vs. Patriots

Game Observations: Dolphins run Pats out of postseason contention

Game Observations: Rams run over Patriots

Game Observations: Patriots explode in Chargers blowout

Game Observations: Pats outlast Cardinals for last-second win

Game Observations: Pats fall short in Houston