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The Patriots continued their offseason recalibration on Monday, announcing a series of personnel moves that bolster their depth on both sides of the ball while signaling a change in the quarterback room. The team officially signed veteran tackle James Hudson III and cornerback Kindle Vildor, while simultaneously parting ways with veteran quarterback Joshua Dobbs.

Hudson III joins the Patriots following a five-season career that has seen him play for both the Cleveland Browns and the New York Giants. The 6-foot-5, 313-pound lineman brings valuable versatility to Foxborough, having logged 19 career starts split between both the right and left tackle positions.

Originally a fourth-round pick out of Cincinnati, Hudson appeared in 11 games for the Giants last season. His ability to swing between tackle spots provides the Patriots with a seasoned insurance policy along an offensive line that remains a primary focus for the front office.

On the defensive side, the Patriots added veteran cornerback Kindle Vildor. A former fifth-round pick by the Chicago Bears, Vildor arrives after a 2025 campaign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where he appeared in 12 games. Over his six-year career, Vildor has proven to be a durable contributor, appearing in 80 regular-season games and five postseason contests. With 27 career starts and 18 passes defensed to his name, the Georgia Southern product adds an experienced presence to a New England secondary looking to maintain its competitive edge.

In a corresponding move, the Patriots released 31-year-old quarterback Joshua Dobbs. The “Passtronaut” joined New England in March 2025 after a stint with San Francisco and served as a backup during the 2025 season, appearing in four games and completing 70% of his passes for 65 yards.

Dobbs’ release marks the end of his brief tenure in Foxborough and highlights the team’s shifting strategy behind starter Drake Maye. With Dobbs moving on, the Patriots appear poised to elevate Tommy DeVito—who recently signed a two-year contract extension—into the primary backup role. Dobbs now enters free agency as a seasoned veteran with 15 career starts and experience across nine different NFL organizations.

The financial terms of the new deals for Hudson and Vildor were not disclosed by the team, but both players are expected to compete for significant rotational roles as the Patriots head toward the 2026 NFL Draft.