Patriots sign Myles Bryant to one-year RFA tender

The Patriots make another move to keep their defensive unit intact.

The New England Patriots fortified their defensive backfield on Monday by announcing the signing of Myles Bryant to a one-year restricted free agent tender.

Per Patriots.com’s Evan Lazar, the tender is worth $2.627 million with no guaranteed money.

Getting a veteran player with the versatility of Bryant back on the field is a win for the Patriots. Not only has Bryant shown the ability to be a rotational piece at cornerback and safety, but he has also served on special teams as a returner. So there are various areas where he could help the Patriots out in a pinch when needed.

Legendary Patriots safety Devin McCourty retired from the NFL ahead of free agency, and the team re-signed cornerback Jalen Mills as a safety.

Bryant will surely find work in a rotational group of defensive backs that will be tasked with shutting down a murderer’s row of talent at receiver in the AFC East division.

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