FOXBOROUGH – Kevin Byard’s play and accolades speak for themselves. All-Pro last season. Three-time Pro Bowler. Seven picks a year ago. But, after listening to him speak for about 20 minutes on Thursday afternoon inside Gillette Stadium, it’s clear as day why the Patriots wanted him so badly. For a young team now looking to get over a Super Bowl loss, Byard is the perfect leader for a youthful locker…
Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images The Patriots continued their secondary overhaul on Wednesday by reaching an agreement with safety Mike Brown on a one-year contract. While the specific financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed, the signing is a depth move aimed at fortifying both the secondary and the special teams unit. Brown, who is set to turn 27 in April, arrives in Foxborough with 35 games of experience over…
The Patriots reached an agreement with former Miami Dolphins tight end Julian Hill on a three-year contract on Wednesday. Hill, an undrafted free agent out of Campbell University in 2023, joins the Patriots after three seasons as a divisional rival. Hill’s arrival comes on the heels of the new league year opening and serves as a direct response to the departure of veteran tight end Austin Hooper, who recently signed…
All things considered, the Patriots haven’t made a ‘big splash’ per say, but they’re having a very solid offseason so far. With free agency officially starting on Wednesday, the Patriots continue to tinker and add to the roster. It was a busy day on defense, with Eliot Wolf, Ryan Cowden and Mike Vrabel bringing in linebacker KJ Britt and safety Kevin Byard. Britt is entering his sixth year in the…
Images courtesy of the New England Patriots While the Maxx Crosby trade then no trade drama owned social media on Tuesday night, the rest of the NFL world continued to do its business. Free agency ‘officially’ starts today when the new league year begins and the Patriots still need to address the edge position, especially after the latest news. K’Lavon Chaisson – who turned into one of the team’s best…
Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images The Patriots have signed a wide receiver and while it may not be the one fans wanted, he is a pretty good one who is in the prime of his career and ascending. made a significant splash. The Patriots have reportedly agreed to terms with former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs. The deal is a four-year agreement worth a base of $68 million with a…
Getty Images The Patriots made a significant splash in the late hours of the first day of free agency, reportedly reaching an agreement with former New York Jets offensive guard Alijah Vera-Tucker. The deal is structured as a three-year contract worth $42 million, with incentives that could push the total value up to $48 million. By landing the former 14th overall pick, New England addresses a critical need on the…
The Patriots reached an agreement with former Buffalo Bills fullback Reggie Gilliam on the opening day of the legal tampering period. The deal is reportedly a three-year contract worth up to $12 million, including $6 million in total guarantees and a $4.4 million payout in the first year. By signing Gilliam, the Patriots are not only poaching a key divisional rival’s asset but also doubling down on the physical, run-heavy…
Image courtesy of NFL.com That didn’t take long. Just minutes after noon hit on Monday, officially opening up the ‘legal tampering period’ for free agency, Dianna Russini reported the Patriots are singing defensive end Dre’Mont Jones, formerly of the Ravens. The deal is worth $39 million over three years. Jones turned 29 in January and was a third round pick by Denver in the 2019 Draft, No. 71 overall. There’s…
Image courtesy of The New England Patriots Mike Vrabel said this would be the case. After all, he lived it. New England – and the rest of the NFL – is always looking to get younger and faster at every position, even after a Super Bowl run. On Monday just about an hour ahead of the ‘legal tampering period’ ahead of NFL free agency, Albert Breer reported the Pats are…