Free agent tight end Mike Gesicki has agreed to a one-year deal with the New England Patriots, sources revealed on Friday. His deal is expected to be worth $9 million.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick expressed his admiration for Gesicki before the tight end’s arrivial, saying of him: “He’s a hard guy to cover. Long. Crafty route runner. He can get down the field. Very good hands. Makes some acrobatic catches, has enough quickness to separate. He’s really, I would say, more of a big receiver than a true tight end, but he functions a little bit in that spot.”
Gesicki had his best season in 2021, which was followed by an underwhelming 2022, where he appeared to struggle to fit in with the Miami Dolphins’ setup. He was able to catch just 32 passes for 362 yards, his lowest totals in both categories since his 2018 rookie season.
Upon joining the Patriots, Gesicki is expected to line up with veteran Hunter Henry to create the tight-end duo the Patriots hoped for when signing Jonnu Smith alongside Henry. Smith was traded to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday.
