Patriots sign offensive tackle James Hudson III to reported one-year deal
James Hudson III spent 2025 with the Giants.
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 09: James Hudson III #55 of the New York Giants looks on prior to an NFL Preseason 2025 game between New York Giants and Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images) | Getty Images A swing tackle has entered the picture for the New England Patriots. The organization officially signed offensive lineman James Hudson III to a one-year contract on Monday, as first reported by NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport .
Hudson, 26, has appeared in 60 career games since entering the NFL in the fourth round of the 2021 draft class at No. 110 overall. The former Michigan Wolverine and Cincinnati Bearcat spent his rookie contract with the Cleveland Browns before reaching a two-year pact with the New York Giants as an unrestricted free agent last offseason.
He was released prior to the start of the new league year. A veteran of 19 starts, Hudson stands with 1,464 snaps on offense and 235 snaps on special teams. The 6-foot-5, 313-pounder has split time between left and right tackle.
In addition, he has reported as eligible both at fullback and tight end through his AFC North and NFC East stops. In Foxborough, the bookend depth behind starters Will Campbell and Morgan Moses has thinned since the calendar turned to March. Past blindside starter Vederian Lowe exited for the San Francisco 49ers on a two-year agreement , while recent sixth man Thayer Munford Jr.