The 2025 free agency period officially opens on Wednesday, March 12 at 4 p.m. ET, but there will be plenty of news before then. 

The NFL's legal tampering period begins on Monday, March 10 at Noon ET. And the New England Patriots are expected to be very aggressive in order to improve their roster around Drake Maye. 

Below, we'll track every move the Patriots make from the start of the legal tampering period through the various waves of free agency. Here, you’ll find New England's various 2025 NFL free agency happenings, including signings, contract tenders, trades, cuts, free-agent departures, contract extensions, and restructures.

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A to Z Sports' Patriots Free Agency Predictions

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Here’s what needs to happen.

Roster Moves Before 3/10

• Patriots tender CB Alex Austin, LB Christian Elliss, OL Ben Brown, WR JaQuae Jackson, OT Demontrey Jacobs, and DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr.

• Patriots release LB Sione Takitaki. 

• Patriots give DT Davon Godchaux permission to seek a trade. 

• Patriots lose out on T Ronnie Stanley, one of their top free agent targets.

• Patriots expected to target Eagles DT Milton Williams. 

• Patriots entering offseason without a set starting kicker. 

• Patriots' Caedan Wallace will get a chance to settle in at his natural position. 

• Patriots miss out on DK Metcalf after Pittsburgh Steelers swoop in 

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Patriots Free Agency News and Rumors

• SIGNING: Patriots sign OLB Harold Landry to a three-year deal

• SIGNING: Patriots re-sign TE Austin Hooper 

• REPORT: CB Jonathan Jones will test free agency, but a return to the Patriots is not ruled out, per MassLive's Karen Guregian

MONDAY, 3/10

• TRADE: Patriots trade DT Davon Godchaux to New Orleans Saints for 7th round pick, per Ian Rapoport 

• RUMORS: Patriots were prepared to make big runs at Ravens T Ronnie Stanley and Jets LB Jamien Sherwood, but both players re-signed with their teams. The expectation is that they will pivot and turn towards the remaining left tackles (Dan Moore, Jaylon Moore and Cam Robinson), along with eagles DT Milton Williams and Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin, per the Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer. 

• REPORT: Patriots lose out on WR Chris Godwin, who is returning to the Buccaneers on a 3-year, $66M deal, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. 

• SIGNING: Patriots sign LB Robert Spillane, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport

• REPORT: Patriots lose out on tackles Dan Moore (Titans) and Jaylon Moore (Chiefs), per NFL Network

• SIGNING: Patriots signing CB Carlton Davis on a 3 year, $60 million deal, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero

• SIGNING: Patriots signing former Jets OT Morgan Moses to three-year, $24 million deal, per Mike Garafolo

• SIGNING: Patriots sign former Eagles DT Milton Williams, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport

• RUMORS: Patriots are showing interest in OL Patrick Mekari, per MassLive's Mark Daniels 

• SIGNING: Patriots signing former Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga on a 1-year, $2.7M deal, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport

• SIGNING: Patriots sign QB Josh Dobbs to a two-year, $8 million deal, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero

• SIGNING: Patriots sign WR Mack Hollins to a two-year, $8.4 million deal that maxes out at $10.4 million, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo

• REPORT: Patriots looking into possibly trading QB Joe Milton III, per Jordan Schultz

Grading the New England Patriots’ efforts on the first day of free agency

A solid start for the Patriots

TUESDAY, 3/11

• RUMORS: Patriots showed interested in former Colts OG Will Fries before he signed with the Minnesota Vikings, per the MMQB's Albert Breer 

• RUMORS: Rams WR Cooper Kupp, who is being released on Wednesday, is curious about the prospect of playing for the Patriots, per the Boston Herald's Andrew Callahan

WEDNESDAY, 3/12

• REPORT: Longtime Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones is signing a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler

• REPORT: Former Patriots T Chukwuma Okorafor signed with the Jets, per the transactions wire. 

• SIGNING: Patriots re-signing safety Jaylinn Hawkins on a 1-year deal worth up to $2.25 million, per ESPN's Mike Reiss.

• REPORT: Former Patriots DL Deatrich Wise signed a one-year deal worth up to $5 million with the Commanders, per ESPN's Adam Schefter

• REPORT: Former Patriots QB Mac Jones is signing a 2-year deal with the 49ers for $7M with 5M guaranteed and a max value of $11.5M, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. 

THURSDAY, 3/13

• REPORT: Patriots plan to release C David Andrews, per ESPN's Mike Reiss. He was released with failed physical designation, per Aaron Wilson. 

• REPORT: Former Patriots LB Joshua Uche is signing a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles after getting traded to the Kansas City Chiefs last season, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

• SIGNING: Patriots are signing Raiders edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson to a 1-year, $5M deal, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. 

FRIDAY, 3/14

• SIGNING: Patriots signing veteran offensive lineman (center/guard) Wes Schweitzer on a one-year deal, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. 

• SIGNING: Patriots signing veteran safety Marcus Epps on a one-year deal worth up to $4.4 million, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

• REPORT: WR Cooper Kupp, who was rumored to be a possible Patriots target, signed a three-year deal worth up to $45 million, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

SUNDAY 3/16

• REPORT: Former Patriots DT Daniel Ekuale is signing with the Steelers, per Team IFA

MONDAY 3/17

• REPORT: Minnesota Vikings announce they have released C Garrett Bradbury, which is someone the Patriots could target.  

• RUMORS: The Raiders hosted LB Christian Elliss, who was tendered by the Patriots, on a visit, per ESPN's Mike Reiss

WEDNESDAY 3/19

• SIGNING: Patriots signing former Tennessee Titans LB Jack Gibbens to a 1-year deal, per his agent. 

• REPORT: The Raiders have signed Patriots restricted free agent LB Christian Elliss to an offer sheet. New England has until Monday to match it. 

• REPORT: Free Agent WR Stefon Diggs was in Foxborough for a visit, per The Athletic's Chad Graff
• Diggs has left Foxborough without a deal, but the two sides will stay in touch, per Jordan Schultz. 

FRIDAY 3/21

• REPORT: Patriots announce LB Curtis Jacobs, OT Caleb Jones, LB Andrew Parker Jr., and C Lecitus Smith have been released, the team announced.