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With veteran players like Dane Fletcher, LeGarrette Blount, Steve Gregory, Brandon Spikes and Andre Carter moving on this offseason, there will be quite a few current New England Patriots who will see their role expand—either in scope or snaps—during 2014.

Some might add a position or an extra role on special teams. Others might go from a back-of-the-roster guy to a game-day contributor.

The 2014 NFL draft will likely change the roster landscape, but these five players are currently looking at expanded roles come next season.