Raiders receive: 2025 third-round pick and 2025 fifth-round pick Miller’s $15 million cap hit in 2025 makes him a reasonable investment for a team with ample cap space like the Patriots, and his presence would allow them to focus on other key areas in the draft.

To put the Patriots back on track, the Herald is publishing a daily series with five offseason fixes that cover the draft, free agency and coaching. The easiest way for the Patriots to spend their $130 million in cap space is through free agency. But sometimes the wisest way to acquire veteran players is via trade.

The New England Patriots have a decision to make during the upcoming NFL offseason. Joe Milton III could either be kept as their backup quarterback or they could consider trading him for draft capital.

The New England Patriots potentially swinging a blockbuster trade will be the talk of the offseason. That's what happens when you're loaded to the gills in cap space with one of the worst rosters in the league.