NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The New England Patriots addressed their biggest need on Monday. New England agreed to terms on a three-year deal with offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker,

According to a source, the Patriots are tendering exclusive rights free agent Jack Westover a contract. The 26-year-old moved to the fullback position last offseason. He made the Patriots roster and played in all 17 games.

The New England Patriots’ special teams unit is mostly intact for the 2026 NFL season. The Patriots have parted ways with punt returners Antonio Gibson and D’Ernest Johnson this offseason. Save those two transactions,

Khyiris Tonga is not returning to the New England Patriots in free agency. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo (via MassLive’s Mark Daniels), the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to terms with Tonga on a three-year,

The New England Patriots are releasing veteran linebacker Jahlani Tavai ahead of the ​start of free agency, according to ‌multiple reports Monday.

The Patriots are bringing back fullback/tight end Jack Westover, a source told the Herald. Westover, 26, switched from tight end to fullback during training camp and went on to play in 17 games, starting two.

According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the Patriots are signing fullback Reggie Gilliam to a three-year contract worth up to $12 million. He's getting $6 million guaranteed, and $4.4 million in his first year.

The Patriots are releasing linebacker Jahlani Tavai, a source confirmed Monday. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer first reported the news Monday. Tavai, 29, first joined the Patriots in 2021. He was one of the longest-tenured players on the Patriots but took on a reduced role in 2025.