FOXBOROUGH - Vince Wilfork suspects something’s afoot with the Patriots. With cutdown day Tuesday, and holes to plug, the Patriots Hall of Famer and two-time Super Bowl champion believes Mike Vrabel might be pushing for a big splash trade to improve the team.

The new era of Patriots football has a rat problem, and everyone seems to be having a way with it. New coach Mike Vrabel created the narrative when he posted a GIF from “The Departed” in the wake of a report emerging that receiver Ja’Lynn Polk needed season-ending surgery. Asked to elaborate, Vrabel provided some context.

On the eve of NFL roster cutdown day, the Patriots have seven edges on their roster. The group is currently led by veteran free agent additions Harold Landry and K’Lavon Chaisson, and also featuring White, Anfernee Jennings and Truman Jones as well as rookies Bradyn Swinson and Elijah Ponder.