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Welcome to NFL free agency 2023. The league officially open the market on Wednesday, March 15 at 4 p.m. ET — starting the new league year and kicking off free agency frenzy.
Of course, the New England Patriots and the other 31 franchises will all be quite busy in the days leading up to that pivotal day on the calendar as well: the so-called legal tampering window will open on Monday, March 13, at noon and already see the first moves made.
As for the Patriots, they are expected to be aggressive. Not only are they coming off a disappointing 8-9 season that saw them miss the playoffs, they also are among the NFL leaders in available resources this offseason. Bill Belichick and company seem committed to attacking free agency with a purpose, and with the goal to rebuild the team around third-year quarterback Mac Jones.
In order to not get lost amidst all the chaos, our traditional Patriots Free Agency Tracker is here to help. It will keep you up-to-date on all the latest developments, rumors and news, so please make sure to bookmark and regularly visit.
Patriots unrestricted free agents
WR Nelson Agholor: Profile | Status: Signed by Ravens (1 year, $3.25 million) | Analysis
OT Marcus Cannon: Profile | Status: TBD
LS Joe Cardona: Profile | Status: Re-signed (4 years, $6.3 million) | Analysis
DT Carl Davis Jr.: Profile | Status: Re-signed (1 year, $1.32 million) | Analysis
S Cody Davis: Profile | Status: Re-signed (1 year, $2.2 million) | Analysis
DT Daniel Ekuale: Profile | Status: Re-signed (2 years) | Analysis
OL James Ferentz: Profile | Status: Re-signed (1 year, $1.2 million) | Analysis
RB Damien Harris: Profile | Status: Signed by Bills (1 year, $1.77 million) | Analysis
CB Jonathan Jones: Profile | Status: Re-signed (2 years, $19 million) | Analysis
S Devin McCourty: Profile | Status: Retired | Analysis
OT Conor McDermott: N/A | Status: Re-signed (2 years, $3.6 million) | Analysis
LB Raekwon McMillan: Profile | Status: Re-signed (1 year, $2.2 million) | Analysis
WR Jakobi Meyers: Profile | Status: Signed by Raiders (3 years, $33 million) | Analysis
P Michael Palardy: Profile | Status: TBD
S Jabrill Peppers: Profile | Status: Re-signed (2 years, $11 million) | Analysis
WR Matthew Slater: N/A | Status: Re-signed (1 year, $2.7 million) | Analysis
CB Joejuan Williams: Profile | Status: Signed by Vikings | Analysis
LB Mack Wilson Sr.: Profile | Status: Re-signed (1 year, $1.6 million) | Analysis
OT Isaiah Wynn: Profile | Status: TBD
Patriots restricted free agents
CB Myles Bryant: Profile | Status: Tendered (Right of first refusal)
OT Yodny Cajuste: Profile | Status: Tendered (Original round)
Patriots acquisitions
OT Calvin Anderson: Signed (2 years, $7 million) | Analysis | Profile
OT Riley Reiff: Signed (1 year, $5 million) | Analysis | Profile
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster: Signed (3 years, $25.5 million) | Analysis | Profile
RB James Robinson: Signed (2 years, $4.5 million) | Analysis | Profile
TE Mike Gesicki: Signed (1 year, $4.5 million) | Analysis | Profile
LB Chris Board: Signed (2 years, $5 million) | Analysis | Profile
P Corliss Waitman: Signed (1 year, $990,000) | Analysis
QB Trace McSorley: Signed (1 year, $1.08 million) | Analysis
Patriots departures
QB Brian Hoyer: Released | Analysis
S Devin McCourty: Retired | Analysis
P Jake Bailey: Released | Analysis
TE Jonnu Smith: Traded to Atlanta | Analysis
WR Jakobi Meyers: Signed by Raiders | Analysis
CB Jalen Mills: Released | Analysis
RB Damien Harris: Signed by Bills | Analysis
WR Nelson Agholor: Signed by Ravens | Analysis
CB Joejuan Williams: Signed by Vikings | Analysis
News and rumors tracker
Post-March
April 17: Cornerback Joejuan Williams is leaving New England to join the Minnesota Vikings. | Report
April 13: New England has signed Trace McSorley as its third quarterback. He will join a depth chart led by starter Mac Jones and backup Bailey Zappe. | Report
April 5: Offensive tackle Yodny Cajuste has officially signed the original-round restricted free agency tender placed upon him by the Patriots. | Report
April 4: Brian Hoyer, who was released by the Patriots in mid-March, has signed a two-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders — uniting with former New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. | Report
March 27
NEWS: Free agent safety Taylor Rapp, who had a visit with the Patriots earlier this month, is signing a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills. | Report
March 24
PATRIOTS MOVE: Nelson Agholor is joining the Ravens on a one-year deal. | Report
March 23
PATRIOTS MOVE: New England has signed punter Corliss Waitman. | Report
RUMOR: The DeAndre Hopkins trade market is being “headlined” by the Buffalo Bills. | Report
March 22
PATRIOTS MOVE: Cornerback Jalen Mills is returning to the Patriots. | Report
March 21
NEWS: Linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, who visited New England last week, intends to re-sign with the Dolphins. | Report
March 20
PATRIOTS MOVE: Damien Harris is joining the Bills on a one-year deal. | Report
NEWS: Patriots free agent Nelson Agholor took a visit with the Baltimore Ravens on Monday. | Report
March 18
PATRIOTS MOVE: New England has re-signed special teams ace Cody Davis, as announced by none other than his former teammate Devin McCourty. | Report
NEWS: Defensive back and special teamer C.J. Moore, who had visited with the Patriots on Friday, signed a two-year deal in Detroit. | Report
March 17
NEWS: The Patriots had defensive back and special teamer C.J. Moore in town for a visit. | Report
PATRIOTS MOVE: New England is signing linebacker/special teamer Chris Board to a two-year contract. | Report
NEWS: Patriots punter Jake Bailey indeed ended up signing with the Dolphins. | Report
NEWS: Safety Julian Love, a potential free agency target for the Patriots, is joining the Seahawks on a reported two-year, $12 million deal. | Report
PATRIOTS MOVE: The Patriots will part ways with cornerback Jalen Mills. | Report
RUMOR: New England has shown interest in free agent safety Nick Scott, who started 16 games for the Rams last season. | Report
NEWS: Former Patriots punter Jake Bailey is visiting with the Dolphins. | Report
RUMOR: New England is still in talks with free agent safety Taylor Rapp, who visited the team on Thursday. | Report
PATRIOTS MOVE: New England is singing former Miami tight end Mike Gesicki, possibly the top player available at his position. | Report
PATRIOTS MOVE: New England is re-signing defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale. | Report
March 16
NEWS: Free-agent safety Taylor Rapp has left New England without a contract after his visit. | Report
PATRIOTS MOVE: New England is re-signing long snapper Joe Cardona. | Report
NEWS: Former Patriots linebacker Trey Flowers was back in New England today for a free agent visit, as was veteran special teamer Chris Board. | Report
NEWS: Free agent linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel has left New England without a contract after his visit. He is set to travel to Las Vegas next. | Report
NEWS: Former Patriots wide receiver Braxton Berrios will not return after his release by the Jets. He will instead join the Miami Dolphins. | Report
NEWS: New England is bringing in wide receiver Bisi Johnson for a visit. Johnson was a seventh-round draft pick in2019, who spent his entire career in Minnesota. | Report
PATRIOTS MOVE: New England is re-signing linebacker Mack Wilson to a one-year, $2.2 million contract. | Report
RUMOR: The Patriots and Houston Texans are both “of high interest” to free agent linebacker Mack Wilson. The four-year veteran spent the 2022 season in New England, serving as a rotational linebacker and special teamer. | Report
NEWS: Free agent safety Taylor Rapp will be visiting New England today. | Report
NEWS: Free agent linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel will be visiting New England today. | Report
March 15
NEWS: Orlando Brown Jr., the top remaining offensive tackle on the market, will join the Cincinnati Bengals on a four-year, $64.1 million contract. | Report
PATRIOTS MOVE: New England is signing running back James Robinson to a two-year deal at a maximum value of $8 million. | Report
RUMOR: The Patriots are joining the Cleveland Browns in talking with free-agent tight end Donald Parham. | Report
PATRIOTS MOVE: New England is expected to sign wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. | Report
RUMOR: New England has been “engaged” with free agent wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. | Report
NEWS: The Bills are re-signing safety Jordan Poyer. | Report
RUMOR: The Patriots have called the Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos about wide receivers DeAndre Hopkins and Jerry Jeudy, but “the price point remains a key component.” | Report
RUMOR: The Patriots have been “in close contact” with an as-of-yet unnamed top free agent wide receiver. | Report
RUMOR: The Broncos want at least a first-round draft pick in order to trade wide receiver Jerry Jeudy. | Report
PATRIOTS MOVE: New England is tendering restricted free agent Yodny Cajuste at the original third-round level. | Report
RUMOR: The Patriots have shown interest in linebacker Nicholas Morrow. | Report
PATRIOTS MOVE: New England is expected to sign offensive tackle Riley Reiff. | Report
NEWS: Jabrill Peppers’ new two-year contract with the Patriots carries a maximum value of $11 million, including $6 million in guarantees. | Report
PATRIOTS MOVE: While he is heading into retirement, New England modified Devin McCourty’s contract to create $5.035 million in cap space. | Report
March 14
PATRIOTS MOVE: Safety Jabrill Peppers, who first arrived in New England last offseason, is staying put. He has signed a new two-year extension. | Report
NEWS: Arguably the top cornerback on the market, James Bradberry is staying put: he has signed a three-year, $38 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. | Report
NEWS: The Patriots reportedly showed interest in Phillip Dorsett this week, but the 30-year-old is headed to Las Vegas instead. | Report
NEWS: Former Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore is being traded again. He is moving from the Colts to the Cowboys for a conditional 2024 fifth-round draft pick. | Report
PATRIOTS MOVE: New England is signing offensive tackle Calvin Anderson to a two-year deal. | Report
NEWS: Shortly after signing Jakobi Meyers, the Raiders have traded tight end Darren Waller to the New York Giants. Las Vegas is getting the 100th overall pick in this year’s draft as return. | Report
PATRIOTS MOVE: Restricted free agent cornerback Myles Bryant is being tendered at the right-of-first-refusal level. The one-year deal costs New England $2.6 million.
PATRIOTS MOVE: Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is leaving the Patriots to join the Las Vegas Raiders, reuniting with head coach Josh McDaniels. | Report
RUMOR: The Patriots are among four teams expressing interest in re-signing linebacker Mack Wilson. The Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns are also involved. | Report
RUMOR: The New York Jets are working on a deal to bring wide receiver Allen Lazard aboard, another sign they are hard after Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers. | Report
March 13
RUMOR: The Patriots were in on free agent tackle Andre Dillard, but he opted to sign a a three-year, $29 million deal with the Tennessee Titans instead. | Report
NEWS: Potential Patriots free agency target Jessie Bates — the top safety on the market — will not be coming to New England. He is joining the Atlanta Falcons on a reported four-year, $64.02 million contract. | Report
NEWS: Potential New England linebacker target Tremaine Edmunds is headed to the Chicago Bears. | Report
RUMOR: The Patriots are “looking to re-sign” special teams aceCody Davis. | Report
RUMOR: The Patriots have shown interest in free agent wide receiver Phillip Dorsett. The 30-year-old former first-round draft pick already played for the team for three years from 2017 to 2019. He most recently was with the Houston Texans. | Report
NEWS: Ex-Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has found a new home, with the Las Vegas Raiders signing him to a three-year, $67.5 million contract. | Report
NEWS: Veteran right tackle Mike McGlinchey, a potential Patriots target, is signing with the Denver Broncos. | Report
PATRIOTS MOVE: The Patriots are expected to re-sign defensive tackle Carl Davis to a one-year deal. | Report
RUMOR: Former Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham has found a new home: he is joining the Broncos on a reported two-year, $10 million contract. | Report
RUMOR: Denver has had trade talks about multiple of its wide receivers: Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton, and KJ Hamler. While it is not known whether or not Patriots are involved, they are in the market for receiver help. | Report
RUMOR: Tampa is exploring trading guard Shaq Mason. This is the second straight offseason he is on the trade block; New England already sent him to the Bucs last year. | Report
PATRIOTS MOVE: Patriots re-sign CB Jonathan Jones to a two-year contract. | Report
NEWS: Raekwon McMillan’s new deal is worth $2.2 million over one year. | Report
PATRIOTS MOVE: Patriots trade TE Jonnu Smith to the Atlanta Falcons. | Report
Pre-legal tampering
March 10: Patriots re-sign LB Raekwon McMillan. | Report
March 10: Patriots release P Jake Bailey. | Report
March 10: S Devin McCourty announces his retirement. | Report
March 9: Patriots attend WR Odell Beckham Jr. free agency workout. | Report
March 9: Patriots not expected to pursue QB Lamar Jackson. | Report
March 9: Patriots re-sign OL James Ferentz. | Report
March 7: Patriots do not use the franchise tag. | Report
March 6: Patriots, WR Jakobi Meyers have not made much progress in contract talks. | Report
March 3: Patriots will release QB Brian Hoyer. | Report
March 2: Patriots would like CB Jonathan Jones back. | Report
Patriots salary cap space
$12.2 million (per Miguel Benzan)
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