New England Patriots
AFC East
New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said the team views quarterback as the "priority right now" in the 2024 NFL Draft but is not "dead set" on drafting one in this year's draft. (Source: Coral Smith, nfl.com)
Fantasy Impact: Mayo said that to draft a QB at No. 3, you have to "really be in love with the guy." It's impossible to know right now how the top QBs in the NFL Draft (Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels) stack up for the Pats, but it's possible that if their guy doesn't fall to No. 3, a pivot to Marvin Harrison Jr. or even a trade down could be possible. Mayo even said QB Jacoby Brissett could "absolutely be" the Patriots' starter in 2024
Category: Rumors
Trent Brown is scheduled to visit the Bengals on Tuesday. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Bengals recently lost Jonah Williams in free agency. Brown started 33 games across the past three seasons with the Patriots before he had had his contract voided in February which made him a free agent.
Category: Rumors
The Patriots have signed WR K.J. Osborn. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Osborn will join the Patriots on a one-year contract as the Patriots look to rebuild their receiving corps. Osborn should see plenty of targets in 2024, but the Patriots still have a major question mark at quarterback.
Category: Transactions
The Patriots are signing Nick Leverett. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Leverett started 10 games with the Buccaneers in 2022. He'll add depth to the offensive line for New England.
Category: Transactions
The New England Patriots signed Armon Watts. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Watts most recently played with the Steelers. He has made 22 career starts across 72 games and should find himself in a rotational role with the Patriots.
Category: Transactions
Anfernee Jennings has re-signed with the Patriots on a three-year deal. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jennings recorded 66 tackles across 14 games started with New England last season. He should remain in a rotational role again next year.
Category: Transactions
Pharaoh Brown has signed a one-year deal with the Seahawks. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Brown earns a base of $3.2 million and up to $3.9 million. He should hold a primary blocking role for Seattle with the departures of Colby Parkinson and Will Dissly. Noah Fant will still be the primary receiving tight end for the Seahawks.
Category: Transactions
The New York Giants signed Jalen Mills to a one-year deal. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Mills was with the Patriots the past three seasons. He'll be a veteran piece in the Giants secondary.
Category: Transactions
The Patriots have agreed to terms with Josh Uche to return to New England on a one-year deal. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Uche is running it back with the Patriots after a down 2023 season. He has combined to record 18.5 sacks with New England, and should remain in a similar pass rush role.
Category: Transactions
The Patriots signed Sione Takitaki. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Takitaki joins New England after spending his rookie contract with the Browns. He'll add depth to the linebacker room for the Patriots.
Category: Transactions
The Patriots re-signed Michael Onwenu to a three-year, $57 million deal including $38 million guaranteed. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Onwenu moved around from guard to tackle last season on the offensive line for the Patriots. His deal also includes a $22.5 million signing bonus.
Category: Transactions
Mike Gesicki is signing a one-year deal worth up to $3.25 million with the Cincinnati Bengals. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Gesicki lands with the Bengals after one season with the Patriots. He figures to take over the primary receiving role for Joe Burrow at the tight end position with Drew Sample remaining in a blocking role.
Category: Transactions
The Patriots are re-signing WR Jalen Reagor on a one-year deal. (Source: Jordan Schultz on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Reagor caught seven passes in a limited role in his first season with New England last season. He'll likely be in a limited role once again next season.
Category: Transactions
Mack Wilson has agreed to terms with the Cardinals on a three-year, $12.75 million deal worth up to $15 million. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Wilson recorded 3.5 sacks last season with New England. He figures to help boast the linebacker room for Arizona.
Category: Transactions
The Patriots have informed WR DeVante Parker that he will be released on Wednesday. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: The team will move on from Parker just one season after agreeing to a two-year contract extension. Parker should have suitors that are looking for a veteran depth option at wide receiver.
Category: Transactions
The New England Patriots and WR Kendrick Bourne have come to terms on a three-year deal worth up to $33 million. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: A few days before ultimately signing back with the Patriots, Bourne said he would prefer to return to New England in 2024, and the team got the deal done shortly after. Halfway through last season, Bourne tore his ACL, but he said he plans to be ready to go by training camp. He may be off to a slow start in 2024 because of the injury, and he'll be adjusting to a new man under center as well with Mac Jones now in Jacksonville.
Category: Transactions
The Patriots are finalizing a deal to send QB Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to a report from ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. The deal is expected to be for a late-round draft pick. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jones had a disappointing season in 2023, throwing 10 touchdowns against 12 interceptions in 11 games. The Patriots moved on from HOF HC Bill Belichick this offseason, and they currently hold the No. 3 overall pick in what is expected to be a talented QB class. In Jacksonville, Jones will back up starting QB Trevor Lawrence. There is virtually no chance the Jaguars will pick up Jones's fifth-year option for 2025, so he will likely be a free agent after this upcoming season unless he agrees to an extension in Jacksonville.
Category: Transactions
TE Hunter Henry and the Patriots have agreed to a three-year deal. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Henry was set to enter free agency but will now remain with New England. The 29-year-old logged 419 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 42 receptions last season. With a possible upgrade in quarterback, Henry could return to a viable fantasy option in 2024.
Category: Transactions
The Patriots used the transition tag on safety Kyle Dugger. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: The tag costs the team less than using the franchise tag and allows the team to match an offer Dugger accepts. If they chose not to, the Patriots will receive a compensatory draft pick. Dugger has been a key component of the Patriots’ defense since earning a starting role in 2021.
Category: Transactions
New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte was arrested on Thursday in Baton Rouge, La., for allegations of illegal sports betting while he attended LSU. (Source: ESPN)
Fantasy Impact: While Boutte is now 21, the charges are for when he was under 21 at Louisiana State, and they include a felony count of computer fraud and a misdemeanor count of gambling prohibited for persons under 21, according to ESPN. Boutte's investigation is ongoing, and he is being accused of placing more than 8,900 wagers, including at least 17 bets on NCAA football games and at least six on LSU games. The situation will continue developing and it is currently unclear what legal or NFL repercussions he could face.
Category: Rumors