Top 3 Positions the Patriots could target in FA

Jan 3, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) runs off the field after the NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. The Lions won 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) runs off the field after the NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. The Lions won 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 3, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) runs off the field after the NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. The Lions won 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) runs off the field after the NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. The Lions won 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /

With free agency looming, the Patriots might look to make some moves and changes that may impact the way they approach the draft.

8 AFC East veterans who could sign with the Patriots

Unless he knows a prospect will make an immediate impact the year they are they’re drafted, Bill Belichick has usually drafted with the future in mind.

It’s unlikely the Patriots will be signing top free agents like WR Alshon Jeffery or DE Muhammad Wilkerson, but here are some positions that the Patriots may look to upgrade and who they could be looking at:

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