The Patriots didn’t manage to fill all of their biggest needs in the first two weeks of free agency, but there’s no question that the front office, headed by Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf, already significantly improved the roster this offseason.

As an exercise to determine where the Patriots still need help, let’s look at their depth chart position-by-position.

The Patriots have signed quarterback Joshua Dobbs, wide receiver Mack Hollins, offensive tackle Morgan Moses, center Garrett Bradbury, offensive lineman Wes Schweitzer, defensive tackles Milton Williams and Khyiris Tonga, edge defenders Harold Landry and K’Lavon Chaisson, linebackers Robert Spillane and Jack Gibbens, cornerback Carlton Davis and safety Marcus Epps, and re-signed tight end Austin Hooper, offensive tackle Demontrey Jacobs, center Ben Brown, cornerback Alex Austin and safety Jaylinn Hawkins.

Quarterback

Drake Maye-Joshua Dobbs-Joe Milton

Our take: There are two questions at this position. First, Will Milton be traded? The Patriots won’t just give him away, but they signed Dobbs to a contract competitive for a backup quarterback.

Second, if Milton isn’t traded, who will be the backup between he and Dobbs? Milton spent nearly all of last season as the Patriots’ third-stringer but did impress in Week 18. Dobbs signed a two-year contract worth $8 million with $3.9 million guaranteed, so he’ll be on the roster this season regardless of second- or third-string status.

Running back

Rhamondre Stevenson-Antonio Gibson-Terrell Jennings

Our take: The Patriots should look to add three more backs before spring practices start after the draft. It’s considered a strong draft at the position, so it would make sense to select a running back late on Day 2 of the draft or early on Day 3.

Wide receiver

Kendrick Bourne-Mack Hollins-Demario Douglas-Kayshon Boutte-Ja’Lynn Polk-Javon Baker-JaQuae Jackson-John Jiles

Our take: Woof. The Patriots have added one player to a positional group considered among the worst in the NFL last season. Hollins is a fine veteran signing, but he would ideally be a No. 3 or 4 wide receiver. It’s difficult to figure out where these players slot into the depth chart. Bourne and Hollins are the most experienced, while Douglas and Boutte played the best last season.

The Patriots should be exploring all avenues to figure out a way to acquire a legitimate No. 1 receiving option. They’re hosting Stefon Diggs on a visit. Diggs might not be the elite threat he once was, but he would enter this group as the de facto No. 1.

Tight end

Hunter Henry-Austin Hooper-Jaheim Bell-Giovanni Ricci-Jack Westover

Our take: The Patriots could go into the season with this group, but it’s a strong tight end class, so they should be looking to select a player in the draft.

Offensive line

LT Vederian Lowe-LG Cole Strange-C Garrett Bradbury-RG Mike Onwenu-RT Morgan Moses-OT Caedan Wallace–G/C Wes Schweitzer-G Layden Robinson-C Ben Brown-OT Demontrey Jacobs-G Sidy Sow-C Jake Andrews-C Lecitus Smith-G Tyrese Robinson-OT Caleb Jones

Our take: The Patriots have upgraded at center and right tackle from who was starting last season, but there’s still work to be done at tackle.

Unless the Patriots sign a veteran tackle like Tyron Smith, they’ll need to look to the draft for their future starter. They can’t afford to start Lowe at left tackle again this season.

Defensive line

Milton Williams-Christian Barmore-Khyiris Tonga-Jeremiah Pharms-Jacquelin Roy-Eric Johnson-Marcus Harris

Our take: This group is very dependent on the health of Barmore. And since the Patriots might not know his status prior to the 2025 season, they should be looking to add more depth in free agency and the draft just in case. Players like Pharms, Roy and Johnson do still have potential, however, especially in Terrell Williams’ new defense.

Edge

Harold Landry-Keion White-Anfernee Jennings-K’Lavon Chaisson-Titus Leo-Truman Jones

Our take: Landry, White, Jennings and Chaisson is a good start at defensive end/outside linebacker. It’s a good class of defensive ends, so this is another position the Patriots should try to boost through the draft.

Linebacker

Robert Spillane-Ja’Whaun Bentley-Jahlani Tavai-Jack Gibbens-Curtis Jacobs-Monty Rice-Andrew Parker Jr.

Our take: Spillane and Gibbens are players Vrabel knows well. They fit what Vrabel and Williams are looking for in more athletic defenders. This group could be set for Day 1 if the Patriots don’t make any more moves.

Cornerback

Christian Gonzalez-Carlton Davis-Marcus Jones-Alex Austin-Isaiah Bolden-Marcellas Dial-Miles Battle-D.J. James

Our take: Gonzalez and Davis are among the NFL’s top starting cornerback duos. Jones can hold his own in the slot, and Austin and Bolden are solid depth options. Adding one more cornerback through free agency or the draft couldn’t hurt, however.

Safety

Kyle Dugger-Jabrill Peppers-Marcus Epps-Marte Mapu-Jaylinn Hawkins-Dell Pettus-Brenden Schooler-Mark Perry

Our take: The Patriots are more than set at safety, unless they’re looking to draft a future starter. Dugger, Peppers and Epps are all experienced starters, and Mapu is a recent third-round pick. Hawkins was a steady backup in 2024, and Pettus, an undrafted free agent, was one of the team’s best rookies.

Special teams

K Parker Romo-P Bryce Baringer-LS Joe Cardona

Our take: The Patriots can’t go into training camp with Romo as their only kicker. They should look to sign a kicker or select one in the 2025 NFL Draft.