Player Signing LB KJ Britt Signs With The Patriots

manxman2601 · Mar 11, 2026

1 year deal.

manxman2601 · Mar 11, 2026

DaBruinz · Mar 11, 2026

Interesting that Gibbens wasn't tendered.

Ross12 · Mar 11, 2026

Felt like a given that Gibbens would be back, but perhaps not?

I am sure this is a depth/ST move, just depends whether he is in addition to Gibbens or replaces him

TommyD4207 · Mar 11, 2026

Ross12 said:
Felt like a given that Gibbens would be back, but perhaps not?

I am sure this is a depth/ST move, just depends whether he is in addition to Gibbens or replaces him

The only reason they wouldn't at least low-tender him is because they need the 3 million bucks.
For something.

Username · Mar 11, 2026

One of those names that I recognise but can't remember ever noticing in a game

manxman2601 · Mar 11, 2026

Ross12 said:
Felt like a given that Gibbens would be back, but perhaps not?

I am sure this is a depth/ST move, just depends whether he is in addition to Gibbens or replaces him

There's still another LB spot (Tavai).

Rob0729 · Mar 11, 2026

manxman2601 said:

Don't the Patriots have until 4PM to tender Gibbens?

manxman2601 · Mar 11, 2026

Rob0729 said:
Don't the Patriots have until 4PM to tender Gibbens?

I'm no expert on the rules I'm afraid.

Ross12 · Mar 11, 2026

manxman2601 said:
There's still another LB spot (Tavai).

Certainly but I don't think he replaces Tavai.

Starter 1 - Spillane
Starter 2 - vacant (Tavai)
Depth 1 - Ellis
Depth 2 - vacant (Gibbens)
Depth 3 - Muma

mgteich · Mar 11, 2026

Rob0729 said:
Don't the Patriots have until 4PM to tender Gibbens?

y

203Pat · Mar 11, 2026

So a cheaper version of Anfernee Jennings? Fits a role at a cheaper price.

mgteich · Mar 11, 2026

Ross12 said:
Certainly but I don't think he replaces Tavai.

Starter 1 - Spillane
Starter 2 - vacant (Tavai)
Depth 1 - Ellis
Depth 2 - vacant (Gibbens)
Depth 3 - Muma

I guess that I would say that the team is comfortable with Ellis being a starter.

DaBruinz · Mar 11, 2026

Rob0729 said:
Don't the Patriots have until 4PM to tender Gibbens?

Yes.

Ross12 · Mar 11, 2026

mgteich said:
I guess that I would say that the team is comfortable with Ellis being a starter.

They might ride Ellis as the 2nd LB for a year as his deal expires after 2026, while drafting someone this year to red shirt and replace him in 2027.

mgteich · Mar 11, 2026

203Pat said:
So a cheaper version of Anfernee Jennings? Fits a role at a cheaper price.

No.

Britt is an ILB and STer.

Joey007 · Mar 11, 2026

Ross12 said:
Felt like a given that Gibbens would be back, but perhaps not?

I am sure this is a depth/ST move, just depends whether he is in addition to Gibbens or replaces him

Yeah, based on his history, he’s much better suited for a ST role.

Awful coverage grades, serviceable as a run defender.

Joey007 · Mar 11, 2026

mgteich said:
I guess that I would say that the team is comfortable with Ellis being a starter.

Guess the team and I will agree to disagree there.

gobesmug · Mar 11, 2026

Ross12 said:
Felt like a given that Gibbens would be back, but perhaps not?

I am sure this is a depth/ST move, just depends whether he is in addition to Gibbens or replaces him

203Pat · Mar 11, 2026

mgteich said:
No.

Britt is an ILB and STer.

Hmmm I figured he was an edge guy. Good to know.

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