Patriots Player News

The New England Patriots have waived LB Jontrey Hunter.

According to ESPN's Mike Reiss, the Patriots have reached an agreement on a three-year extension for linebacker Jahlani Tavai. The deal is reportedly worth a maximum of $21 million, with a base value of $15 million.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Stevenson and the Patriots have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth up to $36 million, which includes $17 million in guaranteed money.

According to the Patriots, former UFL offensive lineman Liam Fornadel has signed with the team. Fornadel played guard during his tenure with the DC Defenders, finishing without allowing a sack last season. He's started every game at right guard the last two years, providing New England with some additional depth heading into training camp.

The Patriots announced they have released Ryan Johnson this week, with the undrafted free agent unable to hold onto a spot ahead of training camp next month. Johnson originally joined the team as a rookie free agent back in May.

Rookie draft pick Ja'Lynn Polk has officially signed his rookie deal, becoming the final 2024 draft pick to get under contract ahead of training camp. Terms of his deal were not disclosed.

According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, the Patriots are reportedly waiving 2022 draft pick and offensive lineman Andrew Stueber.

According to MassLive's Mark Daniels, Cole Strange's knee injury may keep him sidelined not just for the entire spring, but potentially through 'half of the 2024 season.' Strange initially suffered the injury during the 2023 preseason, before getting hurt again later in the season, which led to him ending up on injured reserve. His toughness and desire to play through it may now impact his third NFL season, with Layden Robinson's selection being among the club's contingency plan as they try and deal with his absence.

According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the Patriots have extended David Andrews. The new deal will keep Andrews in the fold through 2025, he’ll reportedly earn a base value of $12 million over the next two seasons, with a maximum value of $13 million with $8 million guaranteed.

According to KPRC's Aaron Wilson, University of Chattanooga edge rusher Jay Pearson, who was among the 20 players who tried out with his fellow Patriots rookies heading into the club's rookie minicamp, has been signed by the team. Pearson is also a former teammate of Cole Strange, with the two having played together at UT Chattanooga prior to Strange being drafted in the first round by New England in 2022 with the 29th overall pick.