A member of the 2025 New England Patriots rookie class has circled back ahead of the new league year.
The organization announced the re-signing of cornerback Brandon Crossley on Tuesday, bringing the list of futures contracts to 14.
Crossley, 25, first arrived in Foxborough as an undrafted free agent last spring. The 5-foot-11, 186-pound corner played 79 snaps on defense during his rookie preseason on the way having a hand in six tackles, one forced fumble and one pass breakup.
After being let go by New England at the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline in August, Crossley cleared waivers and signed to the practice squad at its formation. He returned in November and was released leading up to the AFC wild card versus the Los Angeles Chargers.
Crossley handled 13 starts, 35 tackles and one interception in 2024 at Southern Methodist. The former All-ACC honorable mention spent five years with the Mustangs after beginning his collegiate run at Colorado State in 2019. Across 66 appearances between the programs, he registered 146 tackles, six interceptions and returned both a pick and a fumble recovery for touchdowns.
The Patriots previously reached futures contracts with wide receivers Jeremiah Webb and John Jiles, tight end Marshall Lang, offensive tackle Lorenz Metz, guards Mehki Butler and Andrew Rupcich, defensive tackles Leonard Taylor III and Jeremiah Pharms Jr., linebackers Amari Gainer and Otis Reese, as well as safety John Saunders Jr. following Super Bowl LX. Later last week, running back Elijah Mitchell and offensive tackle Sebastian Gutierrez headed back to Gillette Stadium on deals for 2026.
Eight members of the AFC champions’ final practice squad have since become street free agents after having their contracts expire.