Despite not landing Calvin Ridley, the New England Patriots reportedly were willing to hand the standout wide receiver a substantial contract.
But the Patriots added a receiver Sunday at a much lesser price.
The Patriots reportedly signed K.J. Osborn and Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer revealed the contract details for the former Minnesota Vikings wideout. New England continues not to spend a ton of money in free agency — and not make long-term commitments, either — as they inked Osborn to a one-year deal worth $4 million, per Breer.
Out of the free agents the Patriots have signed this offseason, pass-catching running back Antonio Gibson received the biggest contract with a three-year, $11.