Patriots agree to deal with former Pro Bowl defender

Landry has done just that. He and the Patriots have a three-year agreement in place, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. The deal is worth $43.5M and includes $26M in guarantees. With a maximum value of $48M, this pact is a clear indication of the Patriots’ willingness to spend big this offseason.

A second-round pick in 2018, Landry had spent his entire career with the Titans until his release. He played a total of six years with the team, having missed the 2022 campaign due to an ACL tear. Landry proved to still be highly effective upon returning from the injury, though, notching 10.5 sacks in 2023 and adding another nine this past season.

Given his time spent in Tennessee, Landry is of course a familiar face for new Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. It comes as little surprise the Boston College product has elected to reunite with his former coach during his first foray into free agency. Expectations will be high for strong production on the part of the 28-year-old given the lucrative nature of this commitment.

The Patriots relied heavily on Matt Judon for three years before trading him last offseason. New England ranked last in the NFL in sacks in 2024 without him in the fold, so at least one notable splash in the EDGE market was expected. Landry will be tasked with replacing Judon’s production and experience with the Patriots as Vrabel and Co. aim to fortify the Pats’ offensive and defensive lines.

2023 second-rounder Keion White operated in a rotational capacity during his rookie season, but in 2024 he took a step forward with five sacks. A starting role should again await him next year, but Landry will in place as a fellow first-team option for 2025 and beyond. 

A draft investment along the edge would not come as a surprise, but if one is not made early in April a Landry-White tandem will be tasked with handling much of the load next season.