At the end of a hectic first day of the NFL’s free agency period — known as the “legal tampering window” — the New England Patriots corrected a major roster deficiency, loading up on defensive free agent talent — including Super Bowl champion interior lineman Milton Williams,

Austin Hooper proved to be one of Drake Maye's most reliable targets last season, so it makes sense why the New England Patriots would want to bring him back. And they did. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Hooper is returning to New England on a one-year,

At age 29, Godwin was the top wide receiver available in free agency, and the Patriots made their push to sign him, offering him a deal worth more than $80 million. He would have been the ideal deep-ball target for second-year quarterback Drake Maye, who badly needs a deep-ball target.