Patriots Player News

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.

The Patriots announced the signing of seventh-round draft pick Jaheim Bell on Friday, with the rookie tight end among the first of New England's group of draft picks to get under contract.

The Patriots announced the signing of sixth-round draft pick Joe Milton III on Friday, with the rookie QB among the first of New England's group of draft picks to get under contract.

The Patriots announced the signing of sixth-round draft pick Marcellas Dial on Friday, with Dial among the first of New England's group of draft picks to get under contract.

According to ESPN's Mike Reiss, the Patriots have informed Rourke that they're waiving him. The former CFL quarterback was claimed off waivers last December from Jacksonville, and his departure now thins New England's QB room to four quarterbacks, which includes Jacoby Brissett, rookie Drake Maye, Bailey Zappe, and rookie Joe Milton III.

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.