2026 New England Patriots free agency tracker (live updates): List of signings, departures

FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots are looking to improve the roster of players who helped them secure a spot in Super Bowl LX, now that the legal tampering period in 2026 NFL free agency is underway.

Mike Vrabel’s team fell short of capturing a record-setting seventh Lombardi Trophy, falling to the Seattle Seahawks, 29-13, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, in February.

At the NFL Scouting Combine, Vrabel told reporters that he’s looking to add “really talented players” in free agency.

The NFL free agency signing period officially begins when the new league year kicks off at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

The Patriots have already started making additions, while also losing players to other teams. Last week, the team released star wide receiver Stefon Diggs.

Safety Jaylinn Hawkins is among the Patriots’ top pending free agents who remain unsigned.

Track the latest Patriots free agency updates below:

Wednesday, 8:50 a.m. -- Patriots releasing veteran defender

The Patriots ahve reportedly released linebacker Anfernee Jennings.

Jennings had racked up 217 total tackles and 7.5 sacks over five seasons in New England.

Patriots are releasing Anfernee Jennings today.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2026

Wednesday, 8:47 a.m. -- Patriots lose key defensive player to NFC East team

Pass-rushing specialist K’Lavon Chaisson is reportedly signing a 1-year, $12 million deal with the Washington Commanders.

Chaisson ranked second among Patriots defenders with 7.5 sacks in 2025.

Sources: #Patriots edge K'Lavon Chaisson is signing with the #Commanders. Another edge for Washington.

The deal is for 1-year and $12M and was done by David Mulugheta of @AthletesFirst. pic.twitter.com/nU787oMwAj
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2026

Tuesday, 2:20 p.m. -- Patriots sign veteran wide receiver

The Patriots have reportedly signed Green Bay Packers free agent wide receiver Romeo Doubs to a 4-year deal worth about $70 million. NFL Insider called the signing “a huge payday.”

In 2025, Doubs caught 55 passes for 724 yards and scored six touchdowns.

The 25-year-old caught more than 200 balls and tallied 21 touchdowns in four seasons with the Packers.

It's a 4-year deal worth roughly $70M, sources say. A huge payday. https://t.co/y6COrKi9Db
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2026

Tuesday, 7:08 a.m. -- Patriots signing starting offensive lineman

The Patriots are signing left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker. The former New York Jet is joining New England on a reported 3-year, $42M deal. The 26-year-old was drafted 14th overall in 2021 out of USC.

From late last night… a key #Patriots addition. https://t.co/6I8gCBA1nY
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2026

Monday, 2:02 p.m. -- Defensive lineman leaving Patriots

Khyiris Tonga is reportedly signing with the Kansas City Chiefs on a 3-year, $21 million deal that includes $14 million guaranteed.

Former Patriots DL Khyiris Tonga is signing with the Chiefs on a three-year, $21 million deal that includes $14M guaranteed, sources tell The Insiders

Deal negotiated by @davidcanter and @NessMugrabi of @aurasportsgroup pic.twitter.com/9hMUaRVJDc
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 9, 2026

Monday, 1:15 p.m. -- Patriots signing former Buffalo Bills player

The Patriots have reportedly agreed to a 3-year, $12M deal with fullback Reggie Gilliam. The NFL veteran spent the last six seasons with the Buffalo Bills, appearing in 94 games.

The #Patriots have agreed to terms with FB Reggie Gilliam on a three-year deal worth up to $12 million with $6 million fully guaranteed in a deal done by his agent Brad Cicala.

Gilliam gets $4.4M in the first year of the deal to join a new AFC East team. pic.twitter.com/fbMUeSLBeP
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 9, 2026

Monday, 1:15 p.m. -- Veteran tight end departing Patriots

Veteran tight end Austin Hooper is reportedly leaving Foxboro and signing with the Atlanta Falcons, one of his former teams.

Austin Hooper signing 1-year deal with Falcons. (via @rapsheet, @tompelissero, @mikegarafolo) pic.twitter.com/UDtE7QG168
— NFL (@NFL) March 9, 2026

Monday, 12:15 p.m. -- Patriots are signing an edge rusher

The Patriots are signing former Baltimore Ravens edge rusher Dre’Mont Jones to a reported 3-year, $39.5 million deal. He gets $14.5 million in the first year.

The #Patriots are signing Dre’Mont Jones to a 3-year, $39.5M deal, sources say. He gets $14.5M in year one. pic.twitter.com/ytk8Hu0iwV
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2026

Monday, 10:57 a.m. -- The Patriots release a linebacker

Linebacker Jahlani Tavai is reportedly being released from the Patriots roster.

The Patriots continue to clear the decks, releasing LB Jahlani Tavai this morning ahead of the start of free agency, per source.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 9, 2026

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