The New England Patriots officially announced they had signed veteran safety Jaylinn Hawkins to a contract extension on Thursday. According to ESPN's Mike Reiss, it's a one-year, $2.25 million deal.
Hawkins signed with the Patriots last offseason after spending the 2023 season with the Los Angeles Chargers. He recorded 48 tackles, one pass deflection and a fumble recovery on the year. His best game of the season came against the Miami Dolphins last October when he racked up eight tackles in a game.
The Patriots are keeping their defensive secondary intact with the exception of longtime veteran cornerback Jonathan Jones leaving for the Washington Commanders.