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Former Patriots safety Jaylinn Hawkins posted a goodbye message to the team on social media.
Former New England Patriots safety Jaylinn Hawkins said goodbye to the team on social media after he signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens . He took to Instagram to thank the Patriots and fans after spending the last two seasons with the team. Hawkins had a productive run with the Patriots.
He had 119 total tackles, four interceptions, 1. 5 sacks and seven passes defensed across 32 regular-season games. His best season with the organization came in 2025, when he recorded 71 tackles, four interceptions, six passes defensed and 1.
5 sacks in 15 games. "Nothing but love and appreciation to the Pats organization and fans," Hawkins posted. Jaylinn Hawkins says goodbye to New England: pic.
twitter. com/eKX9FpnONf ā Ethan Hurwitz (@HurwitzSports) March 12, 2026 The Patriots strengthened their safety position by signing three-time First-Team All-Pro Kevin Byard to a one-year, $9 million deal. It's a strong move that should make an already elite defensive backfield for New England even scarier in 2026.