The Patriots didn't lose Tom Brady for nothing. On Wednesday, the NFL announced a total of 37 compensatory draft picks for the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft. ... After losing Brady in free agency in 2020, the Pats have received the highest comp pick awarded – a third round pick at 96 overall.

How did Patriots get compensatory picks?

The NFL will give the Patriots a third round pick (96th overall) and a fourth round pick (140th overall). ... Because New England lost Tom Brady, Kyle Van Noy and Jame Collins, it had a strong case to earn compensatory picks. The Patriots also didn't make any large financial signings to offset that draft compensation.

Did the Patriots get a compensatory pick for Tom Brady?

Losing Tom Brady in free agency last year didn't work out so well for New England during the 2020 season. However, they will be getting one small consolation prize thanks to Brady's exit and that prize came on Wednesday when the Patriots were awarded the highest compensatory pick of any team for the 2021 NFL Draft.