The Patriots have reached agreement with Ty Montgomery (Twitter link via Josina Anderson of CBSSports.com). The running back’s two-year deal could pay up to$4MM, according to a source who spoke with Anderson. 
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Montgomery, 29, spent the first three-plus seasons of his career in Green Bay, moving from wide receiver to running back. His best work came in 2016, when he collected 805 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns. He was traded to the Ravens midway through the 2018 campaign, and he served as Le’Veon Bell‘s backup with the Jets in 2019.
Montgomery signed with the Saints in 2020 and spent last year at both positions. He finished out with 15 carries for 44 yards, plus 16 catches for 95 yards. The Patriots may look to reprise that role for the former third-round pick, using him as a receiver, a James White-type running back, and a special teamer. The Pats could use a player like Montgomery, especially after backup RB Brandon Bolden left to join the Raiders.
Meanwhile, the Pats still have some work to do up front after trading standout guard Shaq Mason to the Buccaneers.
What a waste of cap space when they have so many other needs and already having two good young RB
The Kraft’s might want to get Bill’s ego in check because right know on paper this team is screwed and has little to no chance of making the playoffs
This is a very strange move to throw up this much of a fuss over. It’s “up to” $4 million. So if it reaches its maximum value, he’ll make as much in two years as they’re paying their punter this year. He’ll make less this year than Harry while having more versatility. It’s a fraction of Agholor’s deal. It’s chump change even if it’s all guaranteed.
And the AFC is more stacked this year, but the idea that they have little to no chance of making the playoffs is more than a little melodramatic.
Checking the calendar, it’s March 17th.
Not sure I’d be all doom and gloom about this maximum $4m deal.
Byby J.J