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The New England Patriots made their second move of the legal tampering window, and it’s one that will leave true football sickos excited: fullback Reggie Gilliam is coming aboard on a reported three-year, $12 million deal. Let’s put a grade on the signing based on everything we know so far. Instant grades: Patriots sign FB […]
The New England Patriots have a new fullback Reggie Gilliam, who spent the first six seasons of his career in Buffalo, is joining the team on a three-year, $12 million deal. According to a report by NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Gilliam will get $4.4 million in his first season with the club. Gilliam, 28, spent […]
The Patriots showed some serious interest in Alec Pierce ahead of free agency, but the standout wide receiver will not be taking his talents to New England. Instead, he decided to return to the Indianapolis Colts on a record four-year, $124 million contract. Pierce’s decision means that the Patriots will have to be looking elsewhere […]
The New England Patriots did not waste time in the NFL legal tampering period. They quickly signed pass rusher Dre’Mont Jones to a three-year, $39.5 million contract. Let’s break down what the moves mean for the team from a big-picture perspective. Pass rush boost The Patriots identified their need along the edge as the biggest […]
The New England Patriots wasted no time making their first move in this year’s free agency. Dre’Mont Jones, who most recently played for the Baltimore Ravens, is joining the team on a reported three-year contract worth $39.5 million. Let’s put a grade on the signing based on everything we know so far. Instant grades: Patriots […]
It did not take long for the New England Patriots to make their first signing of NFL free agency. Defensive edge Dre’Mont Jones will be joining the reigning AFC champions on a three-year contract worth $39.5 million. According to a report by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Jones will be making $14.5 million in 2026. Jones, […]
Jack Westover will be retained in Foxborough beyond the new league year. The New England Patriots intend to tender the fullback for 2026, according to a report Monday from MassLive’s Mark Daniels. Westover, 26, loomed an exclusive rights free agent with fewer than three accrued NFL seasons and an expiring contract. He is now slotted […]
Jahlani Tavai’s tenure in Foxborough has ended after five seasons. The New England Patriots informed the veteran linebacker of his release on Monday, per a report from Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. Tavai, 29, was under contract through 2027 after reaching a three-year extension worth a $16 million base value ahead of training camp in 2024. […]
With the NFL legal tampering period looming, the New England Patriots have re-signed one member of their original 14-player free agency class. Third-string quarterback Tommy DeVito, who entered the offseason as a restricted free agent, was retained on a two-year contract extension at a base value of $4.4 million. Now the 55th highest-paid QB in […]
Before the NFL’s legal tampering period begins at noon on Monday, Mar. 9, the New England Patriots will have to decide on which in-house free agents the team wishes to retain, from key starters in Super Bowl LX to potential practice squad contributors. Entering free agency, which officially opens at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, […]
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It’s that time of the year. The legal tampering period officially starts later today, so what better way to kick it off than with my Mock Draft 2.0. For this one, based on a recommendation from my friend Dave, I am going to give you a few free agents that I would like the New […]
The cornerback market has been reset in the NFL once more. Trent McDuffie, who recently was traded from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Los Angeles Rams, signed a new four-year contract extension on Sunday at a total value of $124 million. Averaging $31 million per year and including $100 million in guarantees, McDuffie now […]
The New England Patriots made the decision to move off of wide receiver Stefon Diggs, a release that will free up nearly $15 million in cap space in addition to $22.5 million in cash. With the NFL’s legal tampering window opening on Monday afternoon, the Patriots are now on the hunt for an upgrade at […]
One of the most eventful weeks on the NFL calendar is right around the corner, and the New England Patriots once again project to be major players. Ranking among the league leaders with currently $61.6 million salary cap space, they have the means and the motivation to restock a roster that advanced all the way […]
Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels returning to the New England Patriots in 2025 brought speculation about the fullback position doing the same. That was indeed the case, even though the team relied on a mix of a converted tight end and a defensive tackle to get the job done. And with both of those players now […]
It took a while to learn some meaningful details about the New England Patriots’ first external free agency signing of the month, but we now know that edge Jesse Luketa has joined them on a one-year deal worth $1.145 million. Based on that information as well as what we know about him as a player, […]
The New England Patriots have started making moves in preparation for free agency, including signing their first external player. Outside linebacker Jesse Luketa joined the team on a one-year contract earlier this week. While no money associated with the pact was initially reported, we have since learned that its value is $1.145 million. Digging a […]
The New England Patriots invested major resources in their interior defensive line last offseason. But while most of the money and headlines went to Milton Williams and his massive four-year pact, signing Khyiris Tonga to a one-year deal also proved to be an important move for the team. One year later, Tonga is off to […]
The Patriots are moving on from Stefon Diggs when the new league year starts next week. Although the wide receiver lasted only one season in New England, there is a strong argument for him being one of the team’s best, and most savvy, free agent signings in recent memory. There are multiple reasons for this, […]
The New England Patriots find themselves in a much different position than they were at this time last season. After overhauling the roster in Year 1 under Mike Vrabel, the Patriots turned things around and advanced to Super Bowl LX. Entering free agency in 2026, the list of needs is significantly shorter for Vrabel and […]
The New England Patriots offensive line will officially be having a different look this upcoming season. Starting center Garrett Bradbury is headed out the door: according to multiple reports, the team is trading him to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft choice. Bradbury was entering the final season of the two-year […]
Garrett Bradbury’s stay in Foxborough has reached its end after one campaign. The New England Patriots have agreed to trade the veteran center to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick in 2027, per Friday reports from NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini and ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move cannot […]
The New England Patriots will have a new starting center in 2026. Garrett Bradbury, who filled that role for all 21 games last season, has been traded to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a fifth-round selection in the 2027 NFL Draft. Let’s put a grade on the move based on the information we have […]
The start of NFL free agency proper is still five days away, but the New England Patriots keep making moves in preparation of it. On Friday, they re-signed restricted free agent quarterback Tommy DeVito to a two-year contract extension and also decided not to use an exclusive rights tender to keep defensive tackle Isaiah Iton […]