Free Agency Tracker: New England Patriots and the AFC East

Breaking down the free agency moves among the New England Patriots and fellow AFC East teams to date.

Kevin Sinclair|

Dec 11, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers guard James Daniels (78) pass blocks at the line of scrimmage against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images / Oct 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) throws a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images / Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams (93) celebrates with defensive end Brandon Graham (55) after a play against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Jan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) and offensive tackle Spencer Brown (79) against the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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New England Patriots

With free agency in full swing, the New England Patriots have been among the most active teams across the NFL this week.

Let’s take a look at the players each AFC East team has retained, signed, and watched walk out the door and sign elsewhere.

New York Jets

New York Jets Quarterback Justin Fields — Oct 28, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) watches the action during the first quarter of a game against the New York Giants at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images | Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Retained:

LB Jamien Sherwood: 3 years, $45 million
S Tony Adams: RFA tender

Signed:

QB Justin Fields: 2 years, $40 million
CB Brandon Stephens: 3 years, $36 million
S Andre Cisco: 1 year, $10 million

Departures Signed Elsewhere:

WR Davante Adams (Rams)
OT Morgan Moses (Patriots)
Edge Haason Reddick (Bucs)
DL Javon Kinlaw (Commanders)

Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen could join one of the NFL's most elite circles if he wins the 2025 NFL MVP award. | Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Retained:

QB Josh Allen: 6 years, $330 million
EDGE Greg Rousseau: 4 years, $80 million
WR Khalil Shakir: 4 years, $60.2 million
LB Terrel Bernard: 4 years, $50 million
LS Reid Ferguson: 4 years

Signed:

WR Josh Palmer: 3 years, $36 million
DT Michael Hoecht: 3 years, $24 million

Departures Signed Elsewhere:

WR Mack Hollins (Patriots)

Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins Offensive Lineman James Daniels — Dec 11, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers guard James Daniels (78) pass blocks at the line of scrimmage against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Retained:

DB Elijah Campbell: 1 year, $1.9 million
LB Quinton Bell: 1 year, $1.5 million

Signed:

OL James Daniels: 3 years, $24 million
QB Zach Wilson: 1 year, $6 million
S Ifeatu Melifonwu: 1 year, $4 million
OL Larry Borom: (unknown)

Departures Signed Elsewhere:

WR Braxton Barrios (Texans)
TE Durham Smythe (Bears)
OG Robert Jones (Cowboys)
S Jevon Holland (Giants)

New England Patriots

New England Patriots Defensive Tackle Milton Williams — Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams (93) celebrates a fumble recovery in the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Retained:

Austin Hooper: 1 year, $5 million

Signed:

DT Milton Williams: 4 years, $104 million
CB Carlton Davis: 3 years, $60 million
EDGE Harold Landry: 3 years, $43.5 million
LB Robert Spillane: 3 years, $37 million
OT Morgan Moses: 3 years, $24 million
WR Mack Hollins: 2 years, $8.4 million
QB Josh Dobbs: 2 years, $8 million
DT Khyiris Tonga: 1 year, $2.7 million

Departures Signed Elsewhere:

DL Davon Godchaux (Traded to Saints)

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Published Mar 11, 2025

Kevin Sinclair

Kevin Sinclair writes coverage of the Pitt Panthers along with the Baltimore Ravens, the New England Patriots, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Tennessee Titans for On SI. Previously, he was a recruiting reporter and managing editor at Irish Illustrated, the privately-owned Notre Dame site within the 247Sports Network, for over seven-and-a-half years. Kevin studied multimedia journalism and has been a sports writer for nearly a decade.