The NFL's franchise tag window opens soon, crucial for teams like the New England Patriots who need to revamp their struggling roster. Holding the highest projected salary cap at $128.69 million, the Patriots can pursue top free agents. With potential targets like Tee Higgins likely tagged by the Bengals, the Patriots must explore other options, primarily within offensive lines, with candidates like Ronnie Stanley and Alaric Jackson. Improving their offensive line and defense is vital for the Patriots to bounce back from consecutive poor seasons.
The window for NFL teams to use the franchise or transition tags on pending free agents opens on Tuesday, and the New England Patriots will keep a close eye on it.
Coming off back-to-back 4-13 campaigns, the Patriots are in dire need of an infusion of talent on both sides of the ball.
Tee Higgins would have been a prime target for the receiver-needy Patriots, but with him off the board the focus needs to shift elsewhere.
Tackles Ronnie Stanley and Alaric Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Rams, respectively, as well as Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith could get tagged.
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