The New England Patriots were extraordinarily busy on the first day of free agency week, but it took them almost 48 hours before their next signing. On Wednesday afternoon they were back in business again, signing safety Jaylinn Hawkins to a reported one-year contract.
Hawkins had been one of seven unrestricted free agents left unaccounted for at the start of the new league year, but he has now been taken care of. Let’s assess how the move impacts the Patriots from a big picture perspective.
Secondary stability
The Patriots headed into the offseason with three members of their secondary up for new contracts.