The Patriots had a disappointing 4-13 season. They finished at the bottom of the AFC East. The franchise would like to turn it around next season and would look to cut ties with some stars to free up some space on the salary cap.
Sione Takitaki participated in 11 games during the 2024 season, starting 4, and recorded 7 solo tackles. He did not register any sacks, forced fumbles, or interceptions during this period. With a 2025 cap hit of $3.7 million, the Patriots could save $2.7 million by releasing him.
In the 2024 season, Kendrick Bourne appeared in 12 games, starting 9, and recorded 28 receptions for 305 yards and 1 touchdown, averaging 10.9 yards per catch. His production was limited due to recovering from a torn right ACL suffered in Week 8 of the 2023 season, With a 2025 cap number of $7.7 million, the Patriots could save $4.9 million by releasing him before June 1, or $6.3 million if designated as a post-June 1 cut.
