Leave it to the New England Patriots to reshape with some quiet free agent signings.
After not making much noise very early, the Pats have picked their spots and on Friday reached deals with two players.
The Patriots signed Adrian Clayborn to a two-year, $12 million contract. Clayborn has become a disruptive pass rusher and racked up a career high 9.5 sacks last season with Atlanta. He’ll team with Trey Flowers to give the Pats a couple of good pass rushers.
New England also signed running back Jeremy Hill. Hill, a 2014 second-round pick by the Bengals, scored 30 touchdowns in his first three seasons, but saw limited action last season due to an ankle injury. He had just 116 yards on 37 carries.
Losing Danny Amendola, Dion Lewis, Malcolm Butler and Nate Solder did not get the Pats off to a good start in the new league year, but with Clayborn and Jason McCourty, they’re regrouping.
