Patriots add free agent Mike Gesicki eyeing mismatches in two-tight end formations
1 year, 9 months ago

Patriots add free agent Mike Gesicki eyeing mismatches in two-tight end formations

New York Times  

After trading Jonnu Smith to the Falcons to clear cap space at the start of the week, the Patriots landed a big tight end target, which will offer them flexibility in what formations they’ll use in Bill O’Brien’s offense. On Friday morning, the Patriots agreed to terms on a one-year deal with former Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki reportedly worth up to $9 million. Gesicki, 27, struggles as a run blocker, so it’s probably best if the Pats steer runs away from him, but he can be a big boost in the passing game. GO DEEPER NFL free-agency grades: The good, bad and ugly of every major agreement History: O’Brien and Gesicki go way back even if O’Brien has yet to actually coach the tight end.

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