New England Patriots sign John Saunders Jr.

Feb 10, 2026

Signed

Official

What changed

New England Patriots safeties, this season vs last season — the room this transaction changed.

NEW arrived this offseasonRE-UP re-signedLEFT left after last season- returning players are unmarked

#31Kevin Byard839217/17990998169$9.0M33.15'11"212

#41Brenden SchoolerReserve/NFI504516/17152797960$3.0M29.36'1"206

Mike BrownPractice squad454510/1738—60960$1.2M27.56'1"222

#24Dell Pettus544517/173647100930$1.1M25.35'11"205

#4Craig Woodson614017/1753651009455$1.3M25.66'0"210

#23Jaylen Reed29307/17120418621—23.76'0"212

#27Elliott DavisonPractice squad39305/17——50910—24.86'0"190

Eric ButlerStatus not established19303/170050840—23.26'2"195

Richie GrantPractice squad565510/17720619177—31.16'0"194

Brenden SchoolerReserve/NFI504516/17152797960$3.0M29.36'1"206

Dell Pettus544517/173647100930$1.1M25.35'11"205

John Saunders Jr.On waivers42455/17——50880—24.96'2"210

Craig Woodson614017/1753651009455$1.3M25.66'0"210

Jaylinn HawkinsUnknown——16/17——————29.16'1"210

NFL.com official transaction recordOfficial confirmation
Free agent signed
Feb 10, 2026
New England Patriots Official NewsOfficial confirmation
Free agent signed
Feb 10, 2026
Spotrac NFLSecondary confirmation
Signed
Jun 19, 2026