Patriots reportedly set to sign ex-Steeler Armon Watts on one-year deal
Watts could help offset the departure of Lawrence Guy, who was cut in February.
The Armon Watts Patriots reports: According to multiple sources, including Tom Pelissero of NFL Network and Andrew Callahan of The Boston Herald, the Patriots have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with defensive lineman Armon Watts. The deal, per Callahan, is for “up to $3 million.”
Watts, 27, is set to join the fourth team of his NFL career. The 6-foot-5, 307 pound lineman played for the Steelers in 2023, and drew praise for his ability as a run-stuffer:
He totaled 15 tackles and half a sack with Pittsburgh in 15 games. Beyond stats — which aren’t generally the best measurement for players at that position — Watts is seen as an intelligent and tough player.
New England’s run defense was solid last season, leading the NFL in yards allowed per rush (3.3). The addition of Watts could help fill the void left after Lawrence Guy was cut in February.
Scores and schedules:
PWHL Boston were beaten 4-0 in Minnesota on Wednesday night.
Tonight, the Bruins face the Canadiens in Montreal at 7 p.m.
The Celtics host the Suns at TD Garden at 7:30 p.m.
Elsewhere tonight, the Revolution will be in Costa Rica to play the second leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 matchup with Liga Deportiva Alajuelense at 8 p.m. New England leads 4-0 after the first game.
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Boston College upset Clemson: The 11th-seeded Eagles produced a dominant display to knock 6th-seeded Clemson out of the ACC tournament 76-55. Boston College will face 3rd-seeded Virginia tonight at 9:30 p.m.
On this day: In 1998, Harvard women’s basketball pulled off one of the greatest upsets in the history of the NCAA Tournament.
Ranked as a 16th seed, Harvard faced No. 1 seeded Stanford in what was expected to be a formality for the higher-ranked Cardinal.
Instead, the Crimson became the first 16th seed in either the men’s or women’s tournament play to pull off the upset, shocking the basketball world with a 71-67 win.
Daily highlight: After Chrishawn Christmas made a crucial block at the rim to deny Abilene Christian a chance to win it, A.J. Cajuste nailed a buzzer-beater on the other end to give Stephen F. Austin a dramatic WAC tournament win on Wednesday.
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