Patriots Player News

CBS reporter Jonathan Jones reports that despite interest from multiple teams, Uche is returning to the Patriots on a one year deal.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Jalen Mills is headed to the Giants, with the veteran defensive back agreeing to terms on a 1-year deal.

Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports that the Patriots currently have an offer into Calvin Ridley's camp, and are "still waiting to hear back." New England is said to be among the final two teams in contention for Ridley, although an earlier report said he's pondering staying in Jacksonville.

Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub pointed out on Tuesday that the Jaguars are in an interesting situation when it comes to Calvin Ridley. Barth added that "If the Jaguars sign him to an *extension* they owe the Falcons a 2nd round pick as part of that trade agreement. If they wait for the new league year and sign him as a "free agent" that pick becomes a 3rd." As a result, it will be interesting to follow the timeline on this as the negotiations ultimately play out.

The Athletic's Jeff Howe reported on Tuesday that it's come down to the Jaguars and Patriots for free agent wideout Calvin Ridley, with New England feeling like they've got a shot. 'Both teams feel like they're in it,' Tweeted Howe.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Patriots are "pushing to sign free-agent WR Calvin Ridley, but sources tell Schefter that Ridley currently prefers to return to Jacksonville and has been discussing a deal with the Jaguars.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Patriots free agent tight end Mike Gesicki has agreed to terms on a 1-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Boston Globe's Christopher Price reports that the Patriots have not had conversations with running back Zeke Elliott about bringing him back for 2024.

According to the Boston Herald's Doug Kyed, veteran wide receiver Jalen Reagor is returning to the Patriots on a one-year deal. He'll reportedly have a 2024 salary of $1.125 million, with $300,000 of that total guaranteed.

The Patriots added a linebacker on Monday night, with Mike Reiss reporting that the club has reached an agreement with free agent Sione Takitaki. Takitaki is a player who Eliot Wolf has familiarity with, having taken him in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft in Cleveland. Mark Daniels of MassLive reports that the deal is for 2-years and is worth up to $10.3 million with incentives.