The 2021 NFL playoffs are coming up and the New England Patriots are right in the thick of things. Sitting at 9-4 and atop the AFC East, the Patriots have found a formula that works, led by several players who have keyed their run towards success.
Heading into 2022, the New England Patriots have 20 players who are set to hit the market. The organization has 15 unrestricted free agents, four restricted free agents, and one exclusive restricted free agent, per Spotrac.
The Patriots may have to make some tough decisions on veterans such as Devin McCourty J.C. Jackson, Dont’a Hightower, and Nick Folk. They could also elect to retain restricted free agent wide receiver Jakobi Meyers.
Nonetheless, the Patriots will have a busy offseason in 2022, as several key veterans will have to make choices. Here’s a look at Patriots players set to hit the open market in 2022.
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FS Devin McCourty (UFA)
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RT Trent Brown (UFA)
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LB Dont'a Hightower (UFA)
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CB J.C. Jackson (UFA)
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S Adrian Phillips (UFA)
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C Ted Karras (UFA)
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WR Matthew Slater (UFA)
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RB James White (UFA)
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RB Brandon Bolden (UFA)
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FS Brandon King (UFA)
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QB Brian Hoyer (UFA)
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K Nick Folk (UFA)
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OLB Jamie Collins (UFA)
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ILB Harvey Langi (UFA)
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FB Jakob Johnson (RFA)
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TE Troy Fumagalli (RFA)
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LB Terez Hall (ERFA)
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Ja'whaun Bentley (UFA)
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WR Jakobi Meyers (RFA)
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WR Gunner Olszewski (RFA)
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