The Patriots haven’t added a big-name vast receiver like Calvin Ridley or Keenan Allen this offseason, however they’ve bolstered the place group.
New England signed Okay.J. Osborn to a one-year deal after the preliminary wave of NFL free company. Osborn, a 2020 fifth-round decide by the Vikings, caught a mixed 158 catches for 1,845 yards with 15 touchdowns throughout the final three seasons in Minnesota.
Osborn is ready to be formally launched to the Patriots media Wednesday afternoon. However earlier than the 26-year-old took questions from New England reporters for the primary time, he delivered a message to his new fanbase.
“What’s up, Pats Nation? It’s Okay.J. Osborn, vast receiver right here,” the Miami product stated. “Tremendous blessed and excited to be part of such a terrific group. I might say I’m excited to get to work, however the work has already begun. See you guys quickly.”
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Osborn on Instagram additionally revealed he’ll put on jersey No. 2, vacated by the departure of veteran defensive again Jalen Mills, in his first season with New England.
The Patriots’ addition of Osborn may not come off as very important. However for what it’s price, one NFL insider labeled the transfer one among his “favourite signings of free company.”