Patriots Sign Reggie Gilliam: Boosting Fullback Room

0:00NFL stories making news on March 19th. The New England Patriots bolstered their full-back room early in free agency by signing Reggie Gilliam to a three-year deal worth up to $12 million. The 29-year-old comes over from the Buffalo Bills, where he spent his entire five-year NFL career after going undrafted out of Toledo. As six-speed tall and 244 pounds, Gilliam slots in as the top guy on a depth chart that already had Jack Westover and Brock Lamp. Gilliam earned his nickname Slidge for his physical play, but he shines more as a versatile mover in outside zone schemes rather than a pure power. Blocker Last season, Buffalo's run game thrived with him on the field, averaging nearly five yards per carry in two back sets, while he also pushed on. Quarterback sneaks and excelled on special teams with 11 tackles. Patriots fans are buzzing about how Gilliam fits Josh McDaniel's offense, which loves two back formations, up to 28% of plays in past years.

1:02His arrival could juice New England's struggling ground attack, which averaged just 3.1 yards per rush lately, and upgrade kickoff returns. That general manager Elliott Wolfe called the priority. In his 2025 campaign, Gilliam played 19 gangs, logging over 250 offensive snaps and ranking high in. One blocking among non-limin as Buffalo led the league in rushing. He added receiving yards and special teams blocking that helped returns top 30 yards per kickoff. Looking ahead, expect Gilliam to see heavy snaps in motion, screens, and across alignments with his solid injury history and low cap hit of $2.8 million, making him a safe bet for the roster. This move likely ends their full bag draft needs, setting up a stronger, more balanced attack. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Press play, put your head down, the sound is already there, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.