The Patriots might have gotten off to a slow start last March, but they’ve already made several additions early on this time around as the legal tampering window opened up around the league.
The NFL Network reported that the club has added offensive tackle Morgan Moses, with the former Jets tackle agreeing to a 3-year, $24 million deal.
The 34-year-old played right tackle in New York last season and now provides the Patriots with an upgrade ahead of Demontrey Jacobs, who struggled in the starting role last season.
New England also added a solid veteran defensive back, with Tom Pelissero reporting that former Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis has agreed to a 3-year deal worth $60 million.
His addition gives a significant boost to a secondary that was in need of a veteran starter opposite of Christian Gonzalez last season. The 28-year-old spent last season with the Lions after being traded, and he also reunites with former Detroit Defensive coach Terrell Williams, who was hired by new head coach Mike Vrabel as defensive coordinator this offseason.
New England also reportedly signed linebacker Robert Spillane, with the former Raider adding some depth to that group. The 29-year-old was incredibly productive with Las Vegas, leading the team in tackles and he’s coming off another solid year. He finished last season with 158 tackles along with 2 sacks, and was terrific at getting after the quarterback.
The Patriots also agreed to a deal that sent Davon Godchaux to the Saints for a 2026 7th-round pick, ending his tenure here in New England. The club had agreed to let the veteran seek a trade, which comes less than a year after he signed an extension.
With Vrabel now running things, it’s obvious this defense is going in a different direction, and unloading him for that price at least provides some additional draft currency heading into the draft.
Meanwhile, the Patriots also added linebacker Harold Landry on Sunday and re-signed tight end Austin Hooper. They also reportedly tendered both Alex Austin and Christian Ellis.
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