Shortly after the official start of the NFL’s 2022 free agency period, the New England Patriots suffered two losses. First, running back Brandon Bolden left the team to join the Las Vegas Raiders. A short time later, fullback Jakob Johnson followed him: the 27-year-old will also sign with the Raiders, thus reuniting with Bolden and former New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
How does the move impact his former team, however? Let’s find out.
New England needs a new fullback
Originally joining the Patriots through the NFL International Pathway Program in 2019, Johnson emerged to the top of the fullback depth chart the following year.