As NFL teams navigate the salary cap landscape this week, the New England Patriots are making roster moves to bolster their financial flexibility.
One notable cut reportedly on the horizon is special teams standout Chris Board. Despite his contributions, including 10 tackles last season, Board is set to be released by the Patriots. This move is anticipated to free up approximately $2 million in salary cap space for the AFC East franchise.
Insider information from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero confirms the Patriots’ intentions to part ways with Board. The veteran player, who previously suited up for the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens, joined New England for the 2024 season, appearing in all 17 games.
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While the move provides financial relief for the Patriots, it also comes with a cost. The transaction is expected to result in close to $1 million in dead money against the team’s cap.
The decision to release Board is part of the Patriots’ broader offseason strategy, which includes significant changes such as trading quarterback Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars. With first-year head coach Jerod Mayo leading the charge, New England is evidently undergoing a reset as they prepare for the upcoming season.