What to Know
- The Patriots made DT Milton Williams the highest-paid player in franchise history.
- Carlton Davis gives New England a 1-2 punch at CB alongside Christian Gonzalez.
- The Patriots turned to offense later in the day, adding OT Morgan Moses, WR Mack Hollins and QB Josh Dobbs.
- Mike Vrabel's team has handed out more than $270 million in total salary to date.
Mike Vrabel didn't waste time putting his stamp on the New England Patriots' roster in free agency.
The Patriots got right down to business when the NFL's "legal tampering" window opened at 12 p.m. ET on Monday, agreeing to terms with multiple free agents, including several on the defensive side of the ball. From Milton Williams to Carlton Davis to Robert Spillane to Harold Landry, Vrabel already has made significant changes to his defense in the early hours of free agency.
New England still has pressing needs at key positions like offensive line and wide receiver despite adding Morgan Moses and Mack Hollins, so Vrabel's work is far from done. But here's a look at what his team accomplished on an active Day 1.