As for Epps, 29, the former Las Vegas Raider is reportedly joining the Patriots on a $4.4 million deal for 2025. He is recovering from a torn ACL suffered on Sept. 22 last season, but is “expected” to be ready to go by training camp, according to Pelissero.

The Patriots are signing ex-Raiders safety Marcus Epps to a free-agent contact, a source confirmed to the Herald. It’s a 1-year deal worth up to $4.4 million, according to the NFL Network. Epps, 29, is coming off a torn ACL that ended his 2024 season after three games and 19 tackles. He will reportedly be cleared in time for training camp.

Safety Marcus Epps has found a new team. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Epps has signed with the Patriots on a one-year deal worth up to $4.4 million. Epps, 29, spent the last two seasons with Las Vegas.