Patriots Player News

The Patriots added a kicker on Thursday, with Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reporting the club has signed veteran Joey Slye. Slye has spent the last three seasons in Washington, hitting 19/24 (79.2%) of his field goals in 2023, including 7/9 from 40-49 yards and 3/5 from 50+. He was also 32/35 on extra points last season.

Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reported that the Patriots have agreed to a deal on an extension for Christian Barmore. The two sides have agreed to a four-year deal, with Adam Schefter of ESPN reporting has a maximum value of $92 million, with Jeremy Fowler reporting that his deal will include $41.8 million in guaranteed money. Mike Reiss notes that this deal will now keep him in the fold through 2028, with Barmore becoming the first player signed through that season.

Former Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliot is reportedly rejoining his old team, the Dallas Cowboys. According to reports, the veteran has agreed to terms on a 1-year deal worth $3 million, with Elliot reportedly scheduled to take a physical on Monday. Hill Jr. reports that the two sides have been talking since late March, with owner Jerry Jones having seen enough of what his former player did last season in New England to bring him back to the Cowboys.

Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports that the team is having "active discussions" on a contract extension with defensive tackle Christian Barmore. The former 2021 second-round pick is heading into final year of his rookie deal, with the former Alabama standout having established himself as a key part of New England's defense.

ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported on Tuesday that the Patriots worked out veteran linebacker Cam Gill. The 26-year-old former undrafted free agent previously played with the Buccaneers and appeared in 12 games last season, finishing with 12 tackles, including a sack and a forced fumble.

According to MassLive's Mark Daniels, the Patriots have signed tight end Mitchell Wilcox, adding to their tight end depth. He joins a group that includes starters Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper, with La'Michael Pettway joining Wilcox on the depth chart.

According to Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald, the Patriots have reached an agreement with Kyle Dugger on an extension, with the veteran receiving a 4-year, $58 million deal which could be worth up to $66 million, including $32.5 million guaranteed.

According to SI's Albert Breer, Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy is expected to make his Top 30 visit to the Patriots this week, although the exact day isn't known. McCarthy is only one of three QBs reportedly set to visit Foxboro, which follows visits by both Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels, with Daniels reportedly slated to visit Monday night into Tuesday.

According to NFL Media reporter Ian Rapoport, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is set to visit with the Patriots on Monday. Daniels follows a visit by North Carolina QB Drake Maye, who is in town on Friday to also meet with New England.

According to Albert Breer, North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye is expected to visit the New England Patriots on Friday. This will be the third meeting between Maye and the Patriots as they also reportedly spent time with him at the scouting combine as well as ahead of his Pro Day