Before the start of the NFL’s new league year last Wednesday, teams had to make decisions on their restricted and exclusive-rights free agents. The New England Patriots had three of those: cornerback J.C. Jackson fell into the first category, with fullback Jakob Johnson and wide receiver Quincy Adeboyejo in the second.
While Adeboyejo was not tendered and instead let go into free agency, both Jackson and Johnson were retained. The defensive back was given the second-round tender, while the latter received the exclusive-rights tender.
On Thursday, Johnson officially put his signature under the offer sheet.