Patriots free agency: 6 available players Pats should consider

Patriots free agency: 6 available players Patriots should consider

Dec 27, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jerraud Powers (25) returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals won 38-8. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

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November 1, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie (31) tackles Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) during the second quarter at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Antonio Cromartie

About a month ago, this writer pondered the possibility of the Patriots pursuing the newly-released member of the New York Jets:

"Yes, Cromartie is on the downswing of his career. And yes, Cromartie had a pretty forgettable 2015 season. But the Patriots could use the services of a physical, 6-foot-2 cornerback, at least as competition in training camp. The Patriots always like to participate in offseason gamesmanship with the Jets, plucking a player from their roster here and there. It would be entirely characteristic of Bill Belichick to toy with the Jets a bit by signing one of their most vocal defensive leaders."

At the very least, Cromartie could be brought in on a league minimum one-year deal. Worst case scenario, the Pats could cut him in training camp if need be.

Next: 4. Anquan Boldin

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