"The latest casualty of the 2025 transformation is veteran safety Jabrill Peppers. The new regime under Mike Vrabel has put its stamp on the 2025 roster in no uncertain terms. The turnover can't be considered anything but a colossal restructuring of arguably the worst roster in the NFL last season. If anyone was under the misconception that Vrabel was here to gently reform the old regime's roster, they were sadly mistaken."
"Vrabel jettisoned a number of players from 2024, mostly through releases, since most had no trade value. Several never justified the expenditures after having been signed to bloated contract extensions by Eliot Wolf after 2023. Vrabel will not suffer either players who don't fit his scheme, those who aren't productive and overpaid, or those who are in any way problematic."
"Mike Vrabel is a man on a mission. He knows the type of players he wants and will do whatever it takes to get them on his football team. That also involves letting go of those who don't fit the profile. Veterans like Ja'Whaun Bentley, Davon Godchaux, Dietrich Wise Jr., David Andrews, former first-round pick Cole Strange, Sidy Sow, and others have already been shown the door."
More than 20 new players replaced the 2024 Patriots roster during the 2025 offseason. The newest departure is veteran safety Jabrill Peppers, who played in only six games in 2024. Vrabel released many 2024 players, often via cuts for those with little trade value or bloated contracts. He prioritizes scheme fit, production, cost control, and availability, with low tolerance for problematic players. Several veterans including Ja'Whaun Bentley, Davon Godchaux, Dietrich Wise Jr., David Andrews, Cole Strange, and Sidy Sow have been released. Safety Kyle Dugger remains a possible future casualty amid trade speculation.
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