Their free agency spending spree in March did not just see the New England Patriots bring in several big-name players from outside the organization, but also retain some of their best players. Among them was defensive lineman Deatrich Wise Jr, who returned to the club via a new four-year, $22 million contract.
Wise Jr. will therefore continue his career with the only professional team he ever played for. A member of the Patriots’ four-player draft class of 2017, he arrived as the 131st overall selection in the fourth round and has established himself as a valuable player since then.