Report: Patriots Sign WR Through 2020 and DT Through 2021

The New England Patriots are already looking for ways to build their 2021 roster. Head coach Bill Belichick liked what he saw from one of his wide receivers. He also liked one of his defensive tackle.

Donte Moncrief has a deal through the rest of the 2020 season. Akeem Spence is signed through 2021.

Moncrief had a big role in special teams. Belichick took notice of his return against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13. This play happened with the Patriots down 10-0. Moncrief gave the team the boost they needed and New England was on a good way to score.

Of course, Moncried has yet to get a better role in the receiving unit. However, he can be really productive in this area in the upcoming match against the Miami Dolphins. Moncrief is an excellent smart route runner with great hands. The Patriots receiving unit needs elite talent and Moncrief can step up and provide great game. He has one reception for 15 yards and 205 passes for 2,576 yards and 21 touchdowns in his career.

No. 14 – New England Patriots
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: August 6, 1993 (age 27)
Raleigh, Mississippi
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school: Raleigh (Raleigh, Mississippi)
College: Ole Miss
NFL Draft: 2014 / Round: 3 / Pick: 90
Career history
Indianapolis Colts (2014–2017)
Jacksonville Jaguars (2018)
Pittsburgh Steelers (2019)
Carolina Panthers (2019)
New York Jets (2020)*
New England Patriots (2020–present)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 13, 2020
Receptions: 205
Receiving yards: 2,576
Receiving average: 12.6
Receiving touchdowns: 21

Patriots already building their 2021 roster

When it comes to Spence, he gives the team a much-needed boost on the defensive line. New England lost Danny Shelton to the Detroit Lions. Adam Butler is also out. The Patriots needed a player to anchor the run defense, and Spence delivered whenever given a chance.

No. 52 – New England Patriots
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: November 29, 1991 (age 29)
Navarre, Florida
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight: 303 lb (137 kg)
Career information
High school: Fort Walton Beach
(Fort Walton Beach, Florida)
College: Illinois
NFL Draft: 2013 / Round: 4 / Pick: 100
Career history
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2013–2016)
Detroit Lions (2017)
Miami Dolphins (2018)
Philadelphia Eagles (2019)
Jacksonville Jaguars (2019)
New England Patriots (2020–present)
Roster status: Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 13, 2020
Total tackles: 187
Sacks: 10.5
Forced fumbles: 1
Fumble recoveries: 3

The Patriots don’t have much time to prepare for the end of the season. They really need to win the remaining games.