Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots have high expectations heading into the 2025 NFL season. After a brutal 2024 campaign that saw Jerod Mayo lose his head coaching job after just one year, the Patriots have been busy this offseason.

The No. 15 pick of the 2021 NFL Draft had a promising start to his career in New England. The Patriots’ starter in Week 1, Jones had a strong rookie campaign that ended in a Pro Bowl appearance. In 2022, there was a decline under Matt Patricia. Meanwhile, 2023 was a disaster as he fell out of favor under Bill Belichick.

Douglas led all of the Patriots' wide receivers with 66 receptions for 621 yards last season. That number could improve in a Josh McDaniels-style offense that tends to favor slot receivers. Douglas is getting open often and consistently creating opportunities for himself to make plays.

According to a team release, the Patriots have placed Schweitzer on their reserve/retirement list, effectively signaling his retirement from the NFL after eight years. New England had signed him earlier in March as an unrestricted free agent.

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The New England Patriots are hosting linebacker Wes Steiner and offensive guard Marcus Wehr for minicamp tryouts.

Eight-year veteran Wes Schweitzer decides to retire just three months after joining Patriots' offensive line in 2025 free agency.

FOXBORO — Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is ready to be a full participant in practice whenever the team will allow it. Diggs, who tore his ACL in late October, has been limited in spring practices, participating in individual drills and the walk-through portion but sitting out of full-speed 11-on-11s.