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Patriots Football Daily: Top NFL Free Agents Available

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2 months ago

March 16, 2024

New England Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown

Heading into the first weekend of NFL free agency, there are still several key players on the market. This includes a former New England Patriots player. Pro Football Focus ranks offensive tackle Trent Brown as the top free agent available. Brown ranked much further down the priority list on Patriots Football Now’s breakdown of New England’s free agents.

It was written here of Trent Brown:

“He was one of the New England Patriots’ brightest spots in the first half of the 2023 season. He was one of the most disappointing players in the second half. Brown will be one of the most coveted offensive tackles in free agency. New England needs a starting left tackle. This combination should make Trent Brown a high priority on paper. However, being publicly critical of the team, reportedly announcing he was headed elsewhere with four games to play, and appearing to “quietly quit” on the Patriots makes it difficult to endorse a return. If creating a better culture in the building is as important as Jerod Mayo indicates, Trent Brown is a risky choice to have as a part of the new era in New England.”

Brown has been trying to garner the attention of NFL executives, posting his highlight reels on social media.

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There is no question Trent Brown can play a solid left tackle. The only question is if he is one of the finger-pointers and excuse-makers Jerod Mayo said the team hopes to move away from.

Top 20 Available Free Agents, per PFF

LT Trent Brown, Patriots
ED Chase Young, 49ers
OG Kevin Zettler, Ravens
S Justin Simmons, Broncos
CB Stephon Gilmore, Cowboys
CB Steven Nelson, Texans
C Connor Williams, Dolphins
ED Jadeveon Clowney, Ravens
OT Mekhi Becton, Jets
OG Dalton Risner, Vikings
S Julian Blackmon, Colts
LB Jerome Baker, Dolphins
QB Ryan Tannehill, Titans
WR Odell Beckham Jr., Ravens
DL Teair Tart, Texans
WR Tyler Boyd, Bengals
CB Adoree’ Jackson, Giants
DL Calais Campbell, Falcons
WR Mike Williams, Chargers
ED Carl Lawson, Jets

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Football Fun Fact of the Day

Since “The Dynasty” series has finally come to an end about the New England Patriots two decades of success, a look at the ten players who played the most games, including postseason, for the Patriots during the Belichick-Brady Era to not be interviewed (or at least shown being interviewed) for the Apple TV series:

232 Stephen Gostkowski
179 Vince Wilfork
175 Matt Light
169 Kevin Faulk
163 Patrick Chung
155 Lonie Paxton
147 Logan Mankins
144 Larry Izzo
140 Rob Ninkovich
136 Jarvis Green