Patriots Free Agency Tracker: Recapping a busy Thursday

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• Patriots bring back C David Andrews

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  After the Patriots signed Ted Karras on Wednesday, many assumed Andrews was as good as gone. Turns out that wasn't the case, and he returns to New England on a four-year deal.
  
  (Source: Mike Reiss)

• WR Donte Moncrief signs with Texans

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  Donte Moncrief's brief 'prove it' stint with the Patriots last year seems to have paid off. The Houston Texans are bringing him in on a one-year deal.
  
  (Source: Tom Pelissero)

• Patriots re-sign kicker Nick Folk

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  The Patriots are bringing back veteran kicker Nick Folk on a one-year deal for $1.225 million. Folk first signed with the Patriots during the 2019 season and played the entire 2020 season as their kicker.
  
  (Source: Field Yates)
• WR Will Fuller signs ‘prove it’ deal with Miami

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  Will Fuller becomes one of the few big-name wide receivers to sign a new deal early in free agency. He's heading to the Dolphins on a one-year contract.
  
  (Source: Ian Rapoport)

• Patriots sign DL Montravius Adams

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  Defensive line continues to be a focal point for the Patriots in free agency. Their latest signing is former Packers DL Montravius Adams. It's a one-year deal worth up to $2.5 million.
  
  (Source: Adam Schefter)

• QB Mitchell Trubisky signs with Buffalo

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  Despite rumors he may get signed by a QB-needy team willing to let him compete for a starting job, former second-overall pick Mitchell Trubisky is signing with the Buffalo Bills. He'll compete with Jake Fromm to back up Josh Allen.
  
  (Source: Adam Schefter)
• Raiders ready to move on from Marcus Mariota

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  Marcus Mariota's name has been linked to the Patriots as a trade option on-and-off throughout the offseason, and the team has reportedly made at least one inquiry. A new report states the 27-year-old could now be released if he doesn't agree to a pay cut.
  
  (Sources: Ian Rapoport and Benjamin Allbright)

• Patriots standing pat with Stephon Gilmore

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  Heading into this offseason (and really last year's trade deadline) reports seemed to indicate Stephon Gilmore would look for a new contract this offseason, and the Patriots would try to trade him instead of restructure. However, a new report indicates the team is "not actively shopping" the former Defensive Player of the Year.
  
  (Source: Jeff Howe)

• Patriots make yet another trade with Texans

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  Bill Belichick and the Patriots make their second swap of the week with Nick Caserio and the Texans. This time, the team sends TE Ryan Izzo to Houston for a 2022 seventh-round pick.
  
  (Source: Tom Pellissero)
• Jets talking to WR JuJu Smith-Schuster

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  The New York Jets could be looking to add another big-name free-agent wide receiver. They're reportedly "having conversations" with former Steelers WR JuJu-Smith Schuster. This comes after they agreed to a deal with former Titans WR Corey Davis earlier this week.
  
  (Source: Ian Rapoport)

• Patriots made trades, releases official

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  The Patriots have made their first official announcement of all the moves they've swung in the past week. They officially announced the acquisition of OT Trent Brown, the trade of OT Marcus Cannon to the Texans, and the releases of WR Marqise Lee and DT Beau Allen.
  
  (Source: New England Patriots)

• Patriots safety Patrick Chung announces retirement

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  Veteran Patriots safety Patrick Chung announced his retirement from football on his Instagram page.
• Patriots release DT Beau Allen, WR Marqise Lee

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  The Patriots have released both defensive tackle Beau Allen and WR Marqise Lee, neither of whom ever saw the field for the Patriots in 2020. The moves clear up about $2.7 million in cap space, per Spotrac.

• Contract details are in for LB Kyle Van Noy

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  The full details of Kyle Van Noy's new contract with the Patriots are in: it's a two-year deal with a base value of $12 million, with $6 million guaranteed. Playing time and Pro Bowl incentives could push it to $13.2 million. Van Noy will carry a cap hit of $4.55 million in 2021.
  
  Analysis: This deal comes after the Dolphins gave Van Noy $15 million last season before cutting him. The Patriots are set to receive a 2021 compensatory fourth-round pick as a result of Van Noy signing with the Dolphins. So now they have both. Chess vs. checkers. And at the same time, the Patriots know Van Noy fits well in their defense and in their locker room. The linebacking corps suddenly looks formidable. -- Matt Dolloff
  
  (Source: Mike Reiss)

• Here’s the full Marcus Cannon trade

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  The official details are in for the Patriots' trade of Marcus Cannon to the Texans.
  
  Patriots get:
  
  4th round pick (via ARI)
  6th round pick
  
  Texans get:
  
  OT Marcus Cannon
  5th round pick
  6th round pick
  (via DAL)
  
  (Source: Mike Reiss)
• At least three teams showing interest in C David Andrews

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  At least three teams are reportedly showing interest in center David Andrews: the Miami Dolphins, Green Bay Packers, and Atlanta Falcons. Andrews is not expected to re-sign with the Patriots, who brought back center Ted Karras on Wednesday.
  
  (Source: Ben Volin)

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