Overview

• Mike Vrabel said the team’s 4-2 start will not dictate activity at the deadline, emphasizing roster strengthening and long-term success.
• The NFL trade deadline is Nov. 4 after Week 9, with New England leading the AFC East at 4-2.
• Analysts flag running back and outside linebacker/edge as priority areas, citing a last-place run-game success rate and EPA plus a 17th-ranked pass-rush win rate.
• New England has its full 2026 draft slate plus extra mid-to-late picks and significant cap room reported around $54.6 million, positioning the club to absorb veteran deals.
• Reported potential targets include RBs Breece Hall, Jerome Ford, Devin Singletary and Jaylen Wright, with USA TODAY also listing Derrick Henry, Rico Dowdle, Tony Pollard and edges Trey Hendrickson, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Arden Key, while Jakobi Meyers has been linked at receiver.