The New England Patriots are bringing back cornerback Jason McCourty on a two-year deal, a source told ESPN.
The Patriots had acquired McCourty and a 2018 seventh-round pick from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2018 sixth-round pick on March 15, 2018. The Browns were prepared to release McCourty when the Patriots called to inquire about trading for him.
That aggressive approach, which paired McCourty with his twin brother Devin on New England's roster, paid off for the team.