The New England Patriots watched the 2025 NFL trade deadline pass without making a single move. The team was clearly intent on maintaining its draft capital, but that angle should have led the front office to sell veterans Rhamondre Stevenson and Jahlani Tavai.

The Patriots own an 8-2 record after 10 games, riding a seven-game win streak since getting off to a rotten 1-2 start. They took seven consecutive victories into the deadline, likely convincing Eliot Wolf out of making any drastic moves. Their ensuing 28-23 nod over Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers only reassured that decision.

Yet, with New England suddenly back in title contention, Wolf was presented with a unique opportunity at the trade deadline. After working on rebuilding a franchise for the last five years, t

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