Patriots Sign Lalos, Intensifying Snapper Battle

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on NFL News Today. Subscribe and stay game ready. The New England Patriots have signed long snapper Nico LaLos to a one-year deal, worth $1.01 million. This move creates direct competition for Julian Ashby, who held the job last season as a rookie. Earlier this week, the team added LaLos to push Ashby during training camp. Ashby was a seventh-round draft pick, while LaLos brings limited NFL experience from just six games back in 2020. Analysts are split on the signing. Some praise it as low-risk competition to improve reliability at a key position, especially in high-pressure moments. Grades range from an F2C. Critics argue it questions the value of drafting Ashby, while others view LaLos as cheap depth or injury insurance with. No cap hit next year. Expect a fierce summer battle between the two for the starting role, as the Patriots aim for stability on special teams. This story is made possible by our sponsor,

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