A few potential Patriots targets went off the board early, including wide receiver Alec Pierce (who returned to the Colts) and edge rusher Jaelan Phillips (who agreed to a big deal with the Panthers), but options remain at New England’s biggest areas of need.

Former Ravens defensive end Dre'Mont Jones signed a three-year, $39 million deal with the New England Patriots in free agency, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Monday. The Ravens "made a strong push to retain Jones" before he signed with the Patriots, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini.

Dre'Mont Jones, the Broncos' third-round pick in 2019, will play against Denver in 2026 after joining the Patriots.

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The Patriots are reportedly signing veteran edge rusher Dre'Mont Jones on a three-year deal.

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The Patriots were close locking up Khyiris Tonga with an extension, but those negotiations fell apart leading to the DT signing with Kansas City.

The New England Patriots are reportedly skeptical of giving a first-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for A.J. Brown.