Trent Sherfield Sr

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		124	89	1,034	6
2025		12	3	21	0
2024		17	8	83	1
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Patriots secured decent depth at a bargain price with Trent Sherfield Sr's $0.8M AAV deal, earning a C CVI that reflects solid value for an unproven commodity. While Sherfield hasn't established himself as a consistent NFL contributor, his minimal salary represents virtually zero financial risk for New England's front office. At 31 years old, he's entering what's typically the decline phase for receivers, but veteran minimum contracts like this are designed for players who need to prove they belong on an NFL roster. The short-term nature likely includes minimal guaranteed money, giving the Patriots an easy exit strategy if he doesn't contribute meaningfully in camp or early in the season. This is textbook roster management — bringing in a body with NFL experience at rock-bottom cost to compete for the final receiver spots, where the upside of finding a contributor far outweighs the negligible downside risk.

Performance Analysis

Trent Sherfield Sr.'s F grade in New England is the final assessment for a receiver whose career was defined by special teams value rather than offensive production. Sherfield was a core special teams player at multiple stops, providing the kind of effort and coverage ability that coaches love on kickoff and punt units. His F grade reflects the receiving side of the equation — he was never able to develop into a reliable target in the passing game. The Patriots valued his special teams contribution, but even that hasn't been enough to justify a roster spot. Sherfield's career showed that special teams excellence can keep you in the league, but it has a limited shelf life.

Fan Sentiment

A low-stakes practice squad depth move with minimal immediate roster impact. Multiple outlets framed this as a veteran addition ahead of Super Bowl LX, noting his experience. Sherfield is a journeyman receiver with stints in San Francisco, Arizona, Denver, and Minnesota. Fans see this as pure depth insurance, not a meaningful upgrade to the receiving corps. He's unlikely to crack the 53-man roster unless injuries force the Patriots' hand.