According to The Athletic, the Patriots are signing veteran edge rusher Dre’Mont Jones. The deal is reportedly worth $39.5 million over three years. The 29-year-old comes to New England with 37.5 career sacks, including seven last season for the Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens.

The New England Patriots made their first signing following the opening of the legal tampering period on Monday.

The Patriots remain the sole suitor for A.J. Brown as the Eagles demand a massive trade return following the release of Stefon Diggs.

At 12 p.m. ET on Monday, March 9, teams are permitted to contact and enter into contract negotiations with unrestricted free agents. And then, beginning at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 11, the free agency signing period begins, with the 2026 league year officially beginning.

The New England Patriots were reportedly interested in Alec Pierce, but he has reportedly agreed to a new deal with the Indianapolis Colts.

The New England Patriots won't be turning to Alec Pierce in NFL free agency as they look to add more weapons for quarterback Drake Maye.

Follow along with Patriots On SI as the New England Patriots enter free agency for the 2026 NFL season.

The Pats had a pressing need to address at edge rusher this off-season, and they acted quickly to land their guy.

Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady seemed hesitant to ship team star Maxx Crosby to the New England Patriots amid his newfound apathy for his longtime team

The New England Patriots are releasing linebacker Jahlani Tavai on Monday morning, according to NFL insider Albert Breer. Tavai was a key component of the linebacker group in the five seasons that he spent with the Patriots.