The New England Patriots made some big-ticket free agent signings this past offseason, but some of the one-year deals they handed out to defenders have made a real difference. Khyiris Tonga has been key in run support, Jack Gibbens has 71 tackles on the year, and Jaylinn Hawkins is PFF's 7th best safety. Above all those players, the best bargain may have been K'Lavon Chaisson.
Chaisson, a first-round pick in 2020 from LSU, first entered the NFL with the Jaguars. The No. 20 overall pick was disappointing in North Florida, recording five sacks in four seasons. He was released during final roster cuts by the Carolina Panthers last season and subsequently signed with the Raiders.