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Ex-Patriots OL Trent Brown reportedly signing one-year deal with Bengals

Former Patriots offensive lineman Trent Brown is reportedly signing a one-year deal with the Bengals.

MARCH 19

2024 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: 6 QBs picked in first round; Vikings trade up

The Bears' trade of Justin Fields makes it clear they'll take Caleb Williams No. 1 overall, but what happens after that? Joel Klatt breaks i...

MARCH 19

Why haven’t cap-rich Patriots splashed with free-agent additions?

Despite having the most cap room in the NFL, the Patriots haven't added any big-ticket free agents like Calvin Ridley. What's their plan?

MARCH 18

K.J. Osborn - Heading to New England Osborn signed a contract with the Patriots on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Osborn will join up with the Patriots after three solid seasons with Minnesota. Over this timespan, the 5-foot-11 wideout proudced an average statline of 52.7-615-5.3 while starting all but one regular-season game, His numbers did take a slight dip despite the absence of star Vikings wideout Justin Jefferson for seven games in 2023, as Osborn logged 48 catches for 540 yards and three touchdowns over 16 games. Nevertheless, the 26-year-old slot receiver should see a healthy workload in a New England receiving corps that is in need of help. Osborn will likely compete with Demario Douglas and Tyquan Thornton (ankle) for a starting role alongside Kendrick Bourne (knee) and JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle).

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings are amassing draft picks. Might they want the Patriots' top pick?

Now with two first-round picks, could the Vikings be eyeing the Patriots' No. 3 overall selection to grab Drake Maye? What would it take?

MARCH 15

Ex-Patriots QB Mac Jones embracing backup role with Jaguars

QB Mac Jones is embracing a return to his hometown after a dismal season in New England that cost him his starting job.

MARCH 14

AFC East winners and losers from first wave of NFL free agency

The initial wave of free agency has not been kind to the AFC East, with more talent leaving the division than entering. Here's a breakdown.

MARCH 14

2024 NFL Draft sleepers: 7 underrated prospects outside the first round

The draft's top prospects get a ton of attention. Which players outside the first round deserve more? We break down seven who are underrated...

MARCH 14

NFL free agency by the numbers: Who won big during tampering period?

NFL free agency officially opened on Wednesday, but free agents have been agreeing to deals since Monday. Here's how much money was spent in...

MARCH 13

Anfernee Jennings - Re-ups with Patriots Jennings signed a three-year contract with the Patriots on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Jennings will remain in New England, where the 2020 third-round draft pick has spent his entire career up to this point. He posted 66 tackles (49 solo) across 15 appearances (14 starts) in 2023, but it remains to be seen if the linebacker will hold onto a starting role in 2024 under New England's new coaching staff.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots and 2-time Pro Bowl tight end Austin Hooper agree on 1-year deal, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal says the New England Patriots and two-time Pro Bowl tight end Austin Hooper have agreed on a one-year deal worth up to $4.25 million

MARCH 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin Hooper - Headed to New England Hooper is expected to sign with the Patriots on a one-year, $4.25 million contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Hooper accumulated 234 yards on 25 receptions across 17 games (nine starts) in Las Vegas last season. New England will mark his fifth team during his nine-year career. The journeyman projects to back up Hunter Henry as the Patriots' No. 2 tight end.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

2024 NFL free agent rankings: Top 50 led by Chris Jones, Kirk Cousins

FOX Sports' NFL staff ranks the top 50 free agents on the market this offseason, with contract updates when they agree to new deals.

MARCH 13

Josh Uche - Returning to New England Uche has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Patriots, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Uche reportedly had bigger offers elsewhere, but he opted to return to Foxborough for less. The 2020 second-round pick has played four seasons with the Pats and was both a depth defender and special teams contributor last season. He currently projects to start opposite Matthew Judon (biceps) at outside linebacker in 2024.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

LB Josh Uche reportedly re-signs with Patriots on one-year deal

The New England Patriots have reportedly re-signed linebacker Josh Uche to a one-year deal.

MARCH 12

Bailey Zappe - Backing up Brissett Zappe appears set to operate as the No. 2 quarterback behind Jacoby Brissett, who is slated to sign a one-year, $8 million contract with the Patriots, John Keim of ESPN reports.

Impact Zappe started New England's final six games of the 2023 season after beating out Mac Jones, who the Patriots recently traded to Jacksonville for a 2024 sixth-round draft pick, posting a 6:7 TD:INT in that span. Given that New England holds the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, in what's considered a high-end quarterback class, Zappe could end up further down the depth chart with the selection of rookie competition.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sione Takitaki - Signing with New England Takitaki has agreed to sign with the Patriots on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The fifth-year pro started seven of the Browns' 15 games in 2023 and finished with 66 tackles. Takitaki spent his first five seasons with Cleveland and started 36 of the 72 contests he played in.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Onwenu - Getting new deal in New England The Patriots plan to sign Onwenu to a three-year, $57 million contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Over four years with New England, Onwenu has missed just two games, so the Patriots expect to retain stability on their offensive line for the future. They're also hoping to improve a rushing offense that ranked 26th in the league in 2023.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jacoby Brissett - Reunion in New England Brissett has agreed to terms on a one-year, $8 million contract with New England, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It remains to be seen what the Patriots choose to do with their No. 3 selection in this year's draft, but Brissett is now the No. 1 option under center with New England days removed from dealing Mac Jones to the Jaguars. The journeyman quarterback started his career with the Pats in 2016, and actually started two games in place of an injured Tom Brady. He then spent his next four seasons with the Colts both as a backup and starter before subsequently spending one year each with the Dolphins, Browns and Commanders. If the team does decide to still draft a quarterback, Brissett could still start while the team develops someone behind him, or use him as a top tier backup option.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

OL Mike Onwenu reportedly agrees to re-sign with Patriots on three-year deal

Offensive lineman Mike Onwenu has reportedly agreed to re-sign with the New England Patriots.

MARCH 12

Patriots open free agency by adding Brissett, Gibson, bringing back Bourne, AP sources say

Receiver Kendrick Bourne, running back Antonio Gibson and quarterback Jacoby Brissett have agreed to contracts with the New England Patriots

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS