Patriots add DB Terrance Mitchell, but still have areas to address

The Patriots took a step in rebuilding their secondary following the departure of cornerback J.C. Jackson on Wednesday, signing former Texans defensive again Terrance Mitchell.

Mitchell is the primary free agent New England has added this offseason that wasn’t on the roster in 2021. ESPN reported the deal is for one yr and value $3 million.

He spent final season with the Texans, showing in 14 video games (13 begins) and compiling 59 tackles, one interception and three compelled fumbles.

The Patriots have agreements in place to re-sign veteran security Devin McCourty, working again James White, kicker Nick Folks, particular group captain Matt Slater and backup quarterback Brian Hoyer, however these have but to be introduced.

The secondary is only one space the Patriots nonetheless want to deal with within the the rest of the offseason.

Ted Karras, who began the ultimate 12 video games at left guard, has agreed to a brand new take care of the Bengals. The Patriots additionally reportedly are working to finish a deal that can ship proper guard Shaq Mason to Tampa Bay. Mason has appeared in 103 video games on the Patriots’ offensive line since 2015.

Mike Onwenu, who’s coming into his third season, is a candidate to fill one of many open spots having appeared in 16 video games in 2021 with 4 begins at left guard.

It’s additionally turning into more and more probably that New England might be out there for linebacker depth heading into subsequent month’s draft.

Kyle Van Noy was launched previous to the beginning of free company. And edge rusher Chase Winovich, who has been largely underwhelming since being taken within the third spherical of the 2019 draft, was traded to Cleveland for linebacker Mack Wilson.

Wilson isn’t probably a long-term resolution on the place, however he has been productive sufficient up to now to offer some assist ought to free brokers Ja’Whaun Bentley or Dont’a Hightower not be re-signed.