Just days away from the start of a new NFL season, the New England Patriots made a bold move by releasing Cole Strange — leaving the former first-round pick to look for a fresh start elsewhere. The surprising part? Only one player remains from the team’s 2022 class under Bill Belichick.

That draft a few years ago was controversial, especially considering the Patriots made the big decision to select the former Chattanooga guard with the 29th overall pick in the first round.

New England is in the midst of a full rebuild, now under the leadership of Mike Vrabel, with a clear intention to give more prominence to quarterback Drake Maye. The latest roster moves send a strong signal that the franchise is determined to return to the spotlight in the AFC East.

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