The New England Patriots may begin the Jerod Mayo era without one of their experienced players. As reported by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, offensive tackle Trent Brown is on the verge of becoming a free agent. This marks Brown’s second tenure in Foxboro, and it appears that the team will not be offering him a contract extension. The Patriots will carry a $2 million dead cap from his previous contract into 2024. Brown, who returned to the Patriots in 2021 after being traded by the Las Vegas Raiders, had previously played a key role in helping the team secure a Super Bowl victory in 2018. However, injuries limited his playing time in 2021, as he appeared in only 11 games with eight starts. Consequently, the Patriots are expected to seek an upgrade at the left tackle position during the offseason in order to improve their running game and provide better protection for quarterback Mac Jones. Despite his age and injury history, Brown may attract interest from other teams as he becomes an unrestricted free agent. While a return to New England remains a possibility, it is uncertain whether Brown will continue playing at Gillette Stadium in the future.
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