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Contract details for Patriots free agency signing K.J. Britt

The New England Patriots received some solid contributions from Jack Gibbens in 2025. Joining as a free agent, he ended up not just serving as a core special teamer but also the team’s third linebacker behind Robert Spillane and Christian Elliss. As such, he saw extensive action and set himself up nicely for another trip […]

Alijah Vera-Tucker scouting report: What free agency signing brings to Patriots

The New England Patriots offensive line took a strong step forward in 2025, but work remained to be done to continue to strengthen the unit. In free agency, that led to the Patriots agreeing to terms on a three-year contract with guard Alijah Vera-Tucker. A former first-round pick in 2021, Vera-Tucker has battled severe injuries […]

Patriots fan survey: What would you trade for A.J. Brown?

The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown have been linked for a while now. And even though no trade between the two clubs has materialized yet, the expectation is that they will keep talking to one another the closer we get to June 1 (at which point the contract will become […]

What signing Kindle Vildor means for the Patriots

The New England Patriots continued to add depth to their roster on Thursday as they agreed to a one-year contract with cornerback Kindle Vildor. Let’s break down what the moves mean for the team from a big-picture perspective. Needed depth The Patriots were largely able to rely on their top cornerback trio last season. After […]

Patriots sign cornerback Kindle Vildor to reported 1-year deal

The New England Patriots have added to their cornerback group. Kindle Vildor, a career journeyman who most recently played for the Buccaneers, is joining the team on a one-year contract. Adam Schefter of ESPN was first to report the signing. A fifth-round draft pick out of Georgia Southern in 2020, Vildor began his career in […]

Kevin Byard sees bright future for young Patriots teammate

A veteran of 10 NFL seasons and three different organizations, Kevin Byard is one of the most experienced safeties in the league. He will try to put this experience to use with his new team, the New England Patriots, and serve as a mentor for a teammate he considers an ascending player: Craig Woodson. A […]

Instant grades for Patriots free agency signing Niko Lalos

Ladies and gentlemen, we may have a long snapper competition on our hands. Earlier this week, the New England Patriots signed a second player at the position to their roster when they acquired Niko Lalos on a one-year, $1.01 million deal. If both remain on the team, Lalos and incumbent Julian Ashby will participate in […]

Contract details for Patriots free agency signing Niko Lalos

After making eight outside additions during the first week of free agency, the New England Patriots kicked off its second week with a somewhat surprising move. Niko Lalos, a former edge rusher who most recently played long snapper for the Saints, was signed to a one-year contract. Lalos joins a team with a long snapper […]

Patriots draft target: ED Zion Young scouting report, bio, outlook

The New England Patriots entered free agency with questions along their defensive edge, and they are leaving free agency… with questions about their defensive edge. Sure, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel brought in Dre’Mont Jones on a three-year, $36.5 million contract to presumably start opposite Harold Landry, but the group’s outlook as a […]

Patriots intentionally prioritize violence, physicality in free agent additions

Reggie Gilliam describes his game a tenacious and physical at the fullback position. It’s one of the main reasons the New England Patriots prioritized the fullback on Day 1 of free agency, as the sides agreed to a three-year, $12 million contract. When Gilliam arrived at Gillette Stadium shortly after to sign his contract, his […]

What will the Patriots do with their remaining salary cap space?

Free agency has entered its quiet period. While there are still moves being made all over the NFL, including New England doubling its long snapper depth, the big splashes have become rare. From a Patriots perspective, the first wave of free agency saw some big additions such as wide receiver Romeo Doubs, guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, […]

Contract details for Patriots free agency signing Kevin Byard

With Jaylinn Hawkins an unrestricted free agent and no lock to return, the New England Patriots had a need at the safety position entering free agency. They addressed it by signing one of the best player the position had to offer on the open market: Kevin Byard, the NLF’s reigning interception lead and a first-team […]

Standout rookie leads Patriots in performance-based pay for 2025 season

The NFL announced its performance-based pay for the 2025 season earlier this week, allowing players on lesser contracts to earn some additional money based on their playing time levels. Among the league leaders was New England Patriots safety Craig Woodson. A fourth-round draft pick out of Cal last April, Woodson appeared in all 21 regular […]

Watch Episode 4 of Patriots’ ‘Forged in Foxborough’ documentary

The New England Patriots released the fourth episode of their in-season documentary Forged in Foxborough on Tuesday night, and it is a big one. More than 90 minutes long, it provides an in-depth look into the team’s 2025 season. It details the journey through a regular season that ended in the franchise’s first division title […]

Projected first-round safety among Patriots’ latest pre-draft visits

The New England Patriots have started bringing players into their facility on pre-draft visits, including a safety projected to come off the board as early as the first round. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, who spent his four-year college career at Toledo, visited the team recently. He talked about his experience on a new episode of Up & […]

Instant grades for Patriots free agency signing Julian Hill

The New England Patriots addressed several of their needs in free agency, including at tight end. Julian Hill, formerly of the Buccaneers and Dolphins, was brought aboard on a three-year contract we now know carries a price tag of $15 million. Based on all the information we have available, let’s grade the signing. Instant grades: […]

Contract details for Patriots free agency signing Julian Hill

With team captain Hunter Henry as the only established option under contract, the New England Patriots entered free agency with some uncertainty at their tight end position. They ended up addressing the issue not be re-signing unrestricted free agent Austin Hooper, but rather by brining in some reinforcements: Julian Hill, who spent his first three […]

What Jack Gibbens’ free agency departure means for the Patriots

The possibility of Jack Gibbens leaving in free agency existed ever since the New England Patriots decided not to use a tender to keep the restricted free agent from the open market. And while it did take a few days for him to make a decision, he eventually took his talents elsewhere: on Monday, the […]

Patriots survey results: Fans see improving roster from free agency

Coming off a trip to the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots got to work remodeling their roster in free agency with a handful of moves. Over the first two days of free agency, New England agreed to terms with four players: edge rusher Dre’Mont Jones, fullback Reggie Gilliam, offensive guard Alijah-Vera Tucker, and wide […]

Jack Gibbens leaves Patriots to sign 2-year deal with Cardinals

One of the New England’s most-used defenders and special teamers will not be back in 2026. Jack Gibbens, a reserve linebacker and core special teamer during the Patriots’ 2025 season, has decided to sign a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals announced the signing on Monday night, just five days after the Patriots […]