Patriots sign ex-Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins
Safety was one of the strongest position groups for the Patriots last season, and they’re now adding some more depth to it for next year.
New England has agree to a deal with former Falcons and Chargers safety Jaylinn Hawkins, the team announced Thursday afternoon.
Hawkins, who entered the league as a fourth-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft, started 16 games for the Falcons in 2022. He recorded 84 tackles that season, along with a pair of interceptions.
He played in six games with no starts for the Falcons in 2023 before being released. He spent the final ten games of the season with the Chargers, who claimed him off of waivers. He made three starts for Los Angeles.
The Patriots retained safety Kyle Dugger this offseason on a one-year deal by placing the transition tag on him. Jabrill Peppers, who recorded 78 tackles, made a pair of interceptions and forced a fumble, is also under contract.
Hawkins will bring depth to the Patriots secondary after the team released veteran safeties Jalen Mills and Adrian Phillips.
Marte Mapu, who is entering his second year, spent time playing safety and linebacker last year. Special teamer Brenden Schooler is listed as a safety. Joshuah Bledsoe, who has appeared in four games over the past two seasons is also a safety.
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