Patriots Sign Julian Hill to Low-Risk Tight End Deal

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The New England Patriots bolster their Titan group by signing Julian Hill to a three-year

contract.

Hill, who spent his first three seasons with the Miami Dolphins, brings fresh depth to

a position where team captain Hunter Henry is the only proven.

Start or under contract heading into free agency.

The deal has a base value of $15 million and can reach $18 million with incentives.

It includes $7.5 million in guarantees, spread across the signing bonus and some early-year

salaries.

Patriots fans see this as a low-risk move to address uncertainty at Titan without big

spending.

Hill's edition gives them competition and options behind Henry, fitting their strategy

of building flexibly.

Details show a standard structure with base salaries, roster bonuses, workout bonuses,

and playing time incentives each year.

The cap hits start at about $3.6 million in 2026 and climb from there.

Financially, it's set up like a one-year commitment, releasing Hill after the 2026 season

with saved money with minimal dead cap, letting the team reassess easily next off season.

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