The New England Patriots are entering the final week of training camp, as the team will finish up practice over

One of the busiest weeks on the NFL calendar is coming, which means heavy roster turnover around the league. Some rookies are battling to make rosters over proven veterans, who are still hoping to keep their NFL careers alive.

The Patriots must rely heavily on the 2025 NFL Draft class to reach their goals, and the early returns have been positive.

New England Patriots insider Phil Perry predicts the team will cut 2022 first round pick, Cole Strange before the season begins.

Coach Mike Vrabel listed several regulars who “won’t practice this week,” and ESPN’s Mike Reiss relayed that among them were starting cornerback Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) and veteran wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (lower leg after being rolled up during an Aug. 1 scrimmage).

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The New England Patriots will be without the services of one of their most promising young defensive tackles for the remainder of the season.

While that may not seem like much cash by NFL standards, the Patriots had to outbid six other teams to win the 5-foot-10, 198-pound Chism’s services, and the pay package they bestowed upon him was the highest of any of the 16 undrafted free agents signed by the team.