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The New England Patriots are reportedly signing another former division rival, with the team agreeing on a one-year deal with former Miami Dolphins linebacker KJ Britt, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Patriots are adding one of the best fullbacks in the NFL in the reported Reggie Gilliam signing.
For a player with an incredible amount of turnover production, Byard comes at a bit of a bargain for the Patriots. He’ll join the Super Bowl runner-ups and pair with Pro Bowl corner Christian Gonzalez to secure the back end of the defense. It’s a huge upgrade for the Patriots as they try to hold off the Bills in the division race again next season.
NFL teams began announcing their contract agreements with free agents on Wednesday, the first day of the league’s 2026 business year. They also started announcing the players being released to create the salary-cap room to sign those free agents.
The Patriots are adding an All-Pro player to their secondary. According to a source, the Patriots are signing safety Kevin Byard to a one-year contract. The NFL Network reports the deal is for $9 million.
Former Patriots safety Jaylinn Hawkins is reportedly signing a two-year deal with the Ravens.
The Chicago Bears have reportedly lost a key defender to the New England Patriots in free agency after the veteran signed a $9 million contract.
The newest member of the New England Patriots' backfield was signed on a lucrative contract this week.
Kevin Byard III, Patriots Agree to Contract After Bears Stint, Updated Salary Cap in NFL Free Agency
Veteran safety Kevin Byard III agreed to a one-year, $9 million deal with the New England Patriots, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
NFL free agency officially begins at 4 p.m. Here’s a rundown of all the major rumors, signings and trades across the league, including anything the Patriots might be in on.
With Maxx Crosby no longer being traded to the Ravens, should the Patriots check back in on the Raiders' star defender?