The offseason is officially underway, Pats Nation, and the Patriots are wasting no time securing their practice squad talent. The team announced 14 futures contracts, locking up players who will compete for roster spots this summer.
Futures contracts are the unsung hero of roster building. These are the guys who spent 2025 on the practice squad developing behind the scenes, learning the system, and waiting for their opportunity. Some will become key contributors — every year, a few practice squad players emerge as starters.
This is the blue-collar work of building a championship contender. It's not glamorous like a blockbuster trade or a free agent splash, but it's essential. The depth that carried the Patriots to the Super Bowl was built on exactly these kinds of moves.
Keep grinding, Pats Nation. The foundation for 2026 is being laid one transaction at a time.
Based on reporting from Patriots.com