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Patriots Re-Sign Member Of Backfield, Headscratching Decision
TL;DR
The New England Patriots have re-signed fullback Jack Westover, a decision that has raised eyebrows among fans and analysts. This move comes as the team continues to reshape its roster following the 2026 offseason.
Key points
- New England Patriots re-signed fullback Jack Westover
- Decision has raised eyebrows among fans
- Reggie Gilliam signed a three-year, $10.8 million contract
- Patriots reshaping their roster after the 2026 offseason
- Mike Vrabel is the head coach
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The New England Patriots' 2026 offseason was much less of a neckbreaker than the first month of head coach Mike Vrabel's employment. Still, the Patriots brought in several new players after claiming the AFC Championship.
Among the newcomers is longtime Buffalo Bills fullback Reggie Gilliam. Gilliam played each of his first six seasons with Buffalo before signing a three-year, $10.8 million contract to join the Patriots.
Fullback is not exactly a premier position in today's NFL, so you can imagine my confusion when the Patriots' latest signing news broke.
On Tuesday evening, the Patriots announced that they have re-signed fullback Jack Westover.
Westover has made just over $1.3 million in his two-year NFL career. He is set to make just $1 million in 2026, but the fact remains that not many teams in the league carry two fullbacks. He played in all 17 regular-season games and all four games during the postseason run.
Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is likely planning on using these two pieces as "B" backs. This involves moving the players from the typical set -- halfway between the quarterback and halfback -- to traditional tight end alignments.
Q&A
Why did the New England Patriots re-sign Jack Westover?
The Patriots re-signed Jack Westover as part of their roster changes following the 2026 offseason, although the decision has been met with skepticism.
What is the contract value for Reggie Gilliam with the Patriots?
Reggie Gilliam signed a three-year contract worth $10.8 million with the New England Patriots.
How did the Patriots perform in the 2026 offseason?
The Patriots' 2026 offseason was less tumultuous compared to the initial month of head coach Mike Vrabel's tenure, as they brought in several new players.
