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,

Monday was a big day in the rebuilding of the Patriots franchise, as the team committed to an NFL-high $283 million in new contracts, including $104 million for defensive lineman Milton Williams and $60 million for cornerback Carlton Davis.