NFL free agency 2024: Patriots signing former Vikings WR K.J. Osborn, per report

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The New England Patriots have finally landed a free agent receiver. After missing out on Calvin Ridley, the Patriots have signed former Vikings receiver K.J. Osborn, according to NFL Media. 

Osborn was one of the top wideouts that was still available at the start of the second week of free agency. He joined a Patriots receiving corps that includes Kendrick Bourne, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Jalen Reagor. 

Osborn put up solid numbers in Minnesota despite being part of a crowded receiving corps. He was extremely consistent during his last three years with the Vikings. He caught 50, 60 and 48 passes per year, respectively, over that span with 15 total touchdowns. Osborn especially stood out as a deep threat who helped open things up for teammates Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson. 

Osborn will likely catch passes from a rookie quarterback this season. The Patriots, who traded quarterback Mac…


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Author : Bryan DeArdo

Publish date : 2024-03-17 20:38:17

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