PATRIOTS FREE AGENTS
Restricted Free Agents: CB Alex Austin (exclusive rights), CB Miles Battle, C Ben Brown (exclusive rights), OL Lester Cotton, LB Christian Elliss, OT Demontrey Jacobs (exclusive rights), WR JaQuae Jackson (exclusive rights), DE Truman Jones, DT Jeremiah Pharms (exclusive rights), LB Monty Rice
Unrestricted Free Agents: QB Jacoby Brissett, DT Daniel Ekuale, RB JaMycal Hasty, S Jaylinn Hawkins, TE Austin Hooper, CB Jonathan Jones, K Joey Slye, DE Deatrich Wise Jr., DE Oshane Ximines
ARRIVALS
EDGE Harold Landry - Reportedly Signed | Full Report
Analysis: The Patriots first free-agent addition is reuniting former Titans edge rusher Harold Landry with head coach Mike Vrabel on a reported three-year deal. In 2018, Vrabel drafted Landry out of Boston College with a second-round pick while he was Titans head coach. Landry registered two double-digit sack seasons in Vrabel's defense, including making the Pro Bowl in 2021. Last season, Landry logged nine sacks in his final season in Tennessee. Landry is best known for converting speed to power to push the pocket and dipping under blocks with excellent bend to turn a tight corner. He'll now join the Patriots to boost a pass rush that ranked last in sacks during the 2024 season (28).
RETURNING
TE Austin Hooper - Reportedly Re-Signed | Full Report
Analysis: The Patriots are reportedly re-signing the veteran tight end to a one-year deal after a productive 2024 season. Hooper logged 45 catches for 476 yards and three touchdowns in New England last season. He formed a productive duo with top TE Hunter Henry, with the pairing ranking in the top-six in receptions (113) and receiving yards (1,170) among tight ends. Hooper was a steady veteran presence who gained the trust of second-year QB Drake Maye while he also spent time with head coach Mike Vrabel (2023) and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels (2022) in his prior stops.
DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr. - Reportedly Re-Signed
Analysis: Pharms played in 16 games in 2024, 46 percent of the defensive snaps, and provides some depth for a Patriots defensive line that has a lot of uncertainty headed into free agency.
OL Demontrey Jacobs - Reportedly Re-Signed
Analysis: Jacobs started 13 games for the Patriots at tackle, experience that should help him compete for a spot in 2025 at a position group that should see significant additions this offseason.
OL Ben Brown - Reportedly Re-Signed
Analysis: Brown joined the Patriots mid-season last year and immediately started 10 games. Like Jacobs, he provides some experienced depth and competition at a position with some uncertainty after David Andrews 2024 ended on Injured Reserve.
DEPARTURES
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