“The scarcity of capable left tackles on the market will enhance the value of Dan Moore, who is 26 and has four years of starter’s experience,” wrote Fowler. “The Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots are on the hunt for tackle help and could get involved here.”

The Ravens re-signed Stanley on Saturday, before free agency opened, so the Patriots have to pivot to inferior options.

Malcolm Koonce is another potential option entering free agency. He played under current Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels with the Raiders. Koonce was expected to have a breakout role in 2024 but suffered a season-ending knee injury in practice before the season began.

The New England Patriots should be busy over the next several weeks as Mike Vrabel and company look to build a winning roster for 2025 and beyond.

First-year head coach Mike Vrabel said the Patriots plan to be aggressive but will also be prepared to pivot to other options as free agency evolves, because part of it is out of