Veteran linebacker Raekwon McMillan will not play a snap during the 2023 NFL season.
But even though the 27-year-old is expected to be on the shelf all year due to injury, Bill Belichick and the Patriots clearly want to keep him around.
According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the Patriots signed McMillan to a one-year extension through the 2024 season worth up to $2.245 million.
This marks the second time that the Patriots have handed out a contract extension to the linebacker while he was on injured reserve.
The former Dolphin and Raider established himself as a steady contributor last season in New England, appearing in 16 games and recording 35 tackles, five tackles for loss, and posting a touchdown against the Cardinals off of a fumble return.