NFL News Official 2025 NFL Free Agency Thread

[Zuma]

No

Ok sounds good. ty

 

[TomPatriot]

2025 Patriots Free Agent Tracker

ARRIVALS​

DT Milton Williams - Reportedly Signed | Full Report
Analysis: The Patriots' decision to sign Williams comes at a crucial time. The departure of Davon Godchaux to the Saints has left a void in the interior defensive line. Additionally, Christian Barmore's battle with blood clots, which sidelined him for most of the 2024 season, casts uncertainty over his availability moving forward. Williams' versatility and proven track record make him an ideal candidate to step into this role, providing both pass-rushing prowess and run-stopping capability. Williams' addition not only fills a critical need but also brings championship experience to a defense aiming to reestablish itself among the league's elite.

OT Morgan Moses - Reportedly Signed | Full Report
Analysis: Throughout his 11-year NFL career, Moses has been a model of consistency. He has played in 166 games, starting 158 of them, demonstrating remarkable durability. That kind of stability is something that the Patriots offensive line needs.

CB Carlton Davis - Reportedly Signed | Full Report
Analysis: Davis's ability to match up against top receivers and versatility in various coverage schemes make him a good fit for New England's secondary as an outside cornerback no matter what scheme they run.

OLB Robert Spillane - Reportedly Signed | Full Report
Analysis: Pro Football Focus graded Spillane's 2024 performance with an overall grade of 82.3, placing him fourth out of 189 linebackers. His tackling proficiency and run defense are strengths in his game and should make him a valuable asset alongside veteran captain Ja'Whaun Bentley, who missed nearly all of 2024.

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​

DT Davon Godchaux - Reportedly Traded to Saints

Five new starters already. Burnin’ some cash!

 

[dliverey44]

Or pick the Biletnikoff award (best WR in college football) winner at #4.

While I think Hunter is more talented overall, I view him as a project at WR. He lined up mostly on the right side at Colorado and had a limited route tree. In my mind if we can get someone who may not have as high of ceiling in Golden or Higgins, but are more of a finished product (in the sense that they do not have as much to learn about the position).

In my mind Golden and Simmons>Hunter

 

[DaBruinz]

These are both considered top 25 X receivers. I'm not saying they need to select both but it's becoming clear that they can't get any big names to come here willingly. Boutte Baker and Polk need to earn their spot.

I'll be honest. I don't care what those two guys are considered. Spending high draft picks as you are suggesting is a recipe for disaster. Especially considering the picks that have been used in the previous 3 drafts. Unless the guys (Polk/Baker) have committed a heinous crime, you can't afford to give up on them after 1 year. Especially when the previous coaching was utter garbage and you haven't had any front office change-over (meaning you can't blame it on bad scouting).

If you think that Boutte has to earn a spot vs. his to lose, so be it. He's done more than enough to show he belongs.

 

[Ross12]

Ok sounds good. ty

Not sure if you thought I was being facetious but legitimately word out of the combine is that he did not give a strict preference, but that teams got the impression that he would probably prefer to play WR.

 

[PatsFan2]

Basically a 2nd and a 4th in 26

Pats understandably want to hold onto their picks. I think it was a good no trade for pats

Commanders will be good next year

We know Sam kill this thread.

 

[DaBruinz]

If Hunter is there yes you run to the podium

You run to the podium accepting the trade down you were offered.

 

[Grogan14]

We know Sam kill this thread.

Sorry

 

[Zuma]

Not sure if you thought I was being facetious but legitimately word out of the combine is that he did not give a strict preference, but that teams got the impression that he would probably prefer to play WR.

No you're right...just saw this "he was asked if he prefers to play on the defensive side of the ball or the offensive side. His answer? "I'd rather play both. Simple."

Travis Hunter reveals which position he would prefer to play in the NFL

Generational talent. Superb skills. Out of this world athleticism. Those are some of the words that help describe Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter. The former Colorado Buffaloes

www.marca.com

 

[Ross12]

 

[JohnJH]

I wonder if Texans are signing Robinson?

That would make a lot of sense.

 

[festy1986]

We've now added a Superbowl ring to the roster. It's progress.

 

[Pape]

what is it with Tunsil that he gets traded every few years?

 

[JohnJH]

I keep hearing the narrative is that some inside the Patriots like Will Campbell and I'm calling BS! THATS SMELLS OF SMOKE. They failed to land the WR1 in free agency. I'm not saying they need to draft one at 4 but if they don't want to come here then the pivot should be look at drafting one fairly early. This year's class is not ideal for that to be the need but this team still has lots of needs.

Ideally we can trade back to get Matthew Golden and trade back up to get Josh Simmons.

That's actually not a bad draft.

 

[dliverey44]

Boutte earned his spot last Season...where you been bakes?? Polk and Baker haven't.

It's a new year. Got to keep earning your spot. Vrabel mentioned getting rid of entitlement, I also took that as complacency because there is always someone gunning for your job. Competition at every spot makes the squad better.

 

[bakes781]

I'll be honest. I don't care what those two guys are considered. Spending high draft picks as you are suggesting is a recipe for disaster. Especially considering the picks that have been used in the previous 3 drafts. Unless the guys (Polk/Baker) have committed a heinous crime, you can't afford to give up on them after 1 year. Especially when the previous coaching was utter garbage and you haven't had any front office change-over (meaning you can't blame it on bad scouting).

If you think that Boutte has to earn a spot vs. his to lose, so be it. He's done more than enough to show he belongs.

Agree to disagree. This is a new regime. No player is safe outside of Maye and Gonzalez. Trade them if they have value.

You need to start showing that you can win in order to attract free agents at the skill positions.

 

[manxman2601]

 

[nextsuperstar]

He will 31 owed 21.3M and the OL wasn't that good last year as a whole, it seems that they are tearing down and rebuilding. They have a few young guys that might pan out

His false starts have been increasing pretty significantly over the last couple of years. For what that’s worth.

 

[manxman2601]

Anybody?

 

[PatsFan2]

I keep hearing the narrative is that some inside the Patriots like Will Campbell and I'm calling BS! THATS SMELLS OF SMOKE. They failed to land the WR1 in free agency. I'm not saying they need to draft one at 4 but if they don't want to come here then the pivot should be look at drafting one fairly early. This year's class is not ideal for that to be the need but this team still has lots of needs.

Ideally we can trade back to get Matthew Golden and trade back up to get Josh Simmons.

I like him but don't think he's WR # 2 in this Draft...he only did it for a year... could be fools goal in the First Round.