The Top 10 largest cap hits on the Patriots roster

As rumors swirl that the Patriots may be in on the bidding for free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, some have wondered why they don't have more salary cap space available to sign him. Despite not having many premium players, the Patriots are seemingly always up against the cap. So which players gobble up the highest portion of the Patriots cap space? Find out below!

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 24: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots reacts with Ja’Whaun Bentley #8 during the first half against the Chicago Bears at Gillette Stadium on October 24, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – NOVEMBER 06: Jonathan Jones #31 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball during the second half of a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)

Oct 2, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker (1) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Pats receiver Kendrick Bourne runs for yardage after a first quarter reception. The New England Patriots hosts the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium on Nov 6, 2020. (The Providence Journal/Kris Craig)

Sep 18, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New England Patriots center David Andrews (60) pass blocks at the line of scrimmage for quarterback Mac Jones (10) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 25, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr (91) reacts after sacking Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 25: Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux #92 of the New England Patriots celebrates during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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Hunter Henry reacts to one of eight TD grabs in the red zone in 2021. He's still looking to celebrate his first of 2022. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Dec 24, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon (9) reacts to his forced turnover during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Gillette Stadium. Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

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