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Patriots Free Agency Tracker: Recapping a busy Thursday

Sports Hub Staff Sports Hub Staff March 18th

The league year is officially underway, and there’s still plenty of NFL free agency news yet to come out. Read below for Thursday’s free agency news as it relates to the New England Patriots at the 98.5 The Sports Hub Free Agency Tracker.

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The third and final day of legal tampering, which led into the start of the 2021 league year, was relatively quiet in New England. But the Patriots did bring back a pair of familiar faces, with center Ted Karras and linebacker Kyle Van Noy. They still have plenty of work to do as far as figuring out whether they want to keep their own internal free agents, or decide on players to release as a way of clearing cap space.

Bill Belichick moved toward cap-clearing moves in the early hours of Thursday, releasing wide receiver Marqise Lee and defensive tackle Beau Allen, neither of whom saw the field for the Patriots in 2020. Scroll down for more NFL free agency news, and other updates as they relate to the construction of the 2021 Patriots roster.

NFL Free Agency News

  • Patriots bring back C David Andrews

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Veteran Patriots safety Patrick Chung announced his retirement from football on his Instagram page.

  • Patriots release DT Beau Allen, WR Marqise Lee

    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

    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

    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

    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)

Patriots’ Signings In 2021 NFL Free Agency

     

     

     

     

Name Pos. 2020 Team Details
David Andrews C Patriots 4-year deal (source)
Kyle Van Noy LB Dolphins 2 years, $12 million, $6M guaranteed (source)
Ted Karras C Dolphins 1 year, $4 million (source)
Hunter Henry TE Chargers 3 years, $37.5 million, $25M guaranteed (source)
Henry Anderson DL Jets 2 years, $7 million, $4M incentives (source)
Kendrick Bourne WR 49ers 3 years, $22.5 million (source)
Nelson Agholor WR Raiders 2 years, $26 million (source)
Jalen Mills DB Eagles 4 years, $24 million (source)
Matthew Judon OLB Ravens 4 years, $56 million, $31.25M guaranteed (source)
Davon Godchaux DL Dolphins 2 years, $16 million, $9M guaranteed (source)
Jonnu Smith TE Titans 4 years, $50 million, $31.25M guaranteed (source)
Carl Davis DT Patriots Terms not disclosed (source)
Deatrich Wise DL Patriots 4 years, up to $30 million, $10M guaranteed (source)
Justin Bethel DB Patriots 3 years, $6 million (source)
Cam Newton QB Patriots 1 year, $1.5M base, $3.5M bonuses, $9M incentives (source)
Get the latest 2021 NFL free agency news and updates as it relates to the Patriots here at the 98.5 The Sports Hub NFL Free Agency Tracker. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Get the latest free agency news and updates as it relates to the 2021 Patriots here at the 98.5 The Sports Hub NFL Free Agency Tracker. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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