Recently signed WR KJ Osborn lets the media and fanbase know what he expects in 2024.
Dec 31, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) warms up / Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
The New England Patriots are transitioning into a different phase in their team’s history. They have a new coach and GM calling the shots and will also have a new signal caller under center.
They also need to add more talent to the roster as head into the year as the worst team in the division, looking up to the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, and New York Jets.
They have made some quality veteran additions in free agency and WR K.J. Osborn was one of them. Osborn spoke with the media and gave some insight into what his expectations are.
KJ Osborn on joining the Patriots after a 4-win season: "I know what I signed up for. I know it's going to be a grind. I want to be someone who helps this organization get back to where it needs to be."
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) March 20, 2024
He said, “I know what I signed up for. I know it’s going to be a grind. I want to be someone who helps this organization get back to where it needs to be.”
Osborn came over on a one-year, $4 million deal and can be worth up to $6 million. The Miami product is brought in to be a productive playmaker for an offense that needs some juice. He understands that things won’t be easy this year but he’s ready to work.
The Pats own the No. 3 overall pick and there is a good chance they select either Jayden Daniels or Drake Maye with that selection to become the franchise quarterback.
They have Jacoby Brissett on the roster to be that veteran presence and Osborn’s job to be get open for whoever in under center.
In his three-year career, Osborn has reeled in 158 receptions for 1,845 receiving yards, and 15 touchdowns. The 26-year-old has been an effective playmaker in the league and hopes to bring that over to New England.
NFL free agency 2024: Instant grade for the Patriots’ signing of S Jaylinn Hawkins
The Patriots added the defender on a one-year contract on Thursday.
The New England Patriots have made another free agency move. Safety Jaylinn Hawkins, formerly of the Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Chargers, has joined the team on a one-year contract.
Hawkins has 58 games on his NFL résumé, seeing time on both defense and special teams. He has four interceptions to his name as well as one forced fumble and recovery each, including one for a touchdown.
S Jaylinn Hawkins: Signed (1 year)
Bernd Buchmasser: The Patriots were in the market for some safety help, and Hawkins allows them to kill two birds with one stone: he can complement Kyle Dugger and Jabrill Peppers as a deep centerfielder, and also help out in the kicking game — all at a contract that will likely not cost them too much. | Grade: B
Brian Hines: After losing Adrian Phillips and Jalen Mills, Hawkins provides more depth to New England’s backend. He brings more experience as a free safety to the room as well, while also providing value as a five-team special teams player. | Grade: C+
With Hawkins in the fold, the Patriots now have six nominal safeties under contract. The 26-year-old is joining starters Kyle Dugger and Jabrill Peppers as well as backups Marte Mapu and Joshuah Bledsoe, as well as core special teamer Brenden Schooler.
