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Tracking all of the Patriots transactions during the free agent signing period.
RETURNING
OL James Ferentz - Reportedly Re-Signed | Full Analysis | Bio
Analysis: "Ferentz has provided valuable insurance along the offensive line over the last four seasons, with two spot starts in each of the last three years when he was thrust into duty. His return adds a layer of insurance along the interior where Ferentz can fill in at center or guard." - Mike Dussault
K Nick Folk - Reportedly Re-Signed | Full Analysis | Bio
Analysis: "At 37 years old, Folk has shown no sign of slowing down and has maintained reliable consistency, earning the trust of the coaching staff. The team also has second-year kicker Quinn Nordin under contract for camp competition and development." - Mike Dussault
QB Brian Hoyer - Reportedly Re-Signed | Full Analysis | Bio
Analysis: "Hoyer will provide valuable experience and leadership for the quarterback room, especially after the departure of offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. Some had speculated Hoyer could transition to a coaching role but he'll be back as a player in 2022 after spending most of the last four-of-five seasons in New England. He attempted just 11 passes in 2021, serving as the primary backup to Mac Jones, but will ensure vital continuity behind the scenes." - Mike Dussault
FS Devin McCourty - Reportedly Re-Signed | Full Analysis | Bio
Analysis: "The safety group continues to be a strength for the defense and McCourty's return ensures that a high level of experience and communication will continue to be the standard on the back end." - Mike Dussault
SpT Matthew Slater - Reportedly Re-Signed | Full Analysis | Bio
Analysis: "Slater continues to provide stellar special teams play as well as off-field leadership where he's often seen breaking down the post-game huddle with a personal message. One of the core leaders of the team for a decade-and-a-half, Slater is a tone-setting piece who will ensure some important continuity." - Mike Dussault
RB James White - Reportedly Re-Signed | Full Analysis | Bio
Analysis: "White was limited to just three games in 2021, but showed good chemistry with quarterback Mac Jones, grabbing 12 catches for 84 yards, providing just a small glimpse of the connections that they also shared during training camp. His return will help round out an excellent running back room that also features Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson." - Mike Dussault
ARRIVALS
LB Mack Wilson - Reportedly Acquired in a Trade with Browns | Full Analysis
Analysis: "Wilson is entering his fourth season out of Alabama with 28 starts under his belt after being selected in the fifth round of the 2019 entry draft. With a bevy of unproven edge players on their roster, swapping Winovich for the inside, off-the-ball linebacker Wilson makes sense, especially when viewed through the lens of free agents Dont'a Hightower and Ja'Whaun Bentley, who were New England's main inside starters in 2021." - Mike Dussault
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DEPARTURES
CB J.C. Jackson - Reportedly Signing with Chargers
C Ted Karras - Reportedly Signing with Bengals | Full Report
Analysis: "The Patriots will now have a need to replace the versatile interior lineman. Michael Onwenu could again be projected to take over at left guard as he was last year before juggling landed with Karras as the starter, but Karras' backup ability was one of his most reassuring strengths and something that is not easily replaced." - Mike Dussault
G Shaq Mason - Reportedly Traded to the Buccaneers | Full Report
Analysis: "Mason was their best and most consistent offensive lineman and his departure will be a tough hole to fill, especially as Mac Jones looks to develop in year two. He'll need consistent protection, especially up the middle. David Andrews' presence should ease the transition and Onwenu would seem to solve at least one of the starting spots but it's tough to say goodbye to another proven vet." - Mike Dussault
LB Chase Winovich - Reportedly Traded to the Browns | Full Analysis
UNSIGNED PATRIOTS FREE AGENTS
ILB Ja'Whaun Bentley (unrestricted)
RB Brandon Bolden (unrestricted)
RT Trent Brown (unrestricted)
OLB Jamie Collins (unrestricted)
TE Troy Fumagalli (restricted)
LB Terez Hall (exclusive rights)
ILB Dont'a Hightower (unrestricted)
FB Jakob Johnson (restricted)
FS Brandon King (unrestricted)
ILB Harvey Langi (unrestricted)
WR Jakobi Meyers (restricted - tendered)
WR Gunner Olszewski (restricted)
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