{"id":47200,"date":"2026-05-12T03:11:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T03:11:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=47200"},"modified":"2026-05-12T03:11:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T03:11:46","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8breaking-following-a-successful-tryout-at-rookie-minicamp-the-new-england-patriots-have-agreed-to-sign-undrafted-free-agent-edge-rusher-xavier-holmes-the-former-james-madison-standout-i","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=47200","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8BREAKING: Following a successful tryout at rookie minicamp, the New England Patriots have agreed to sign undrafted free agent edge rusher Xavier Holmes. The former James Madison standout impressed the coaching staff enough to earn a roster spot, adding more developmental depth to the Patriots&#8217; defensive front for the 2026 season. \ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Patriots are filling out their roster with a defensive player.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jmusports.com\/images\/2026\/5\/11\/Xavier_Holmes_SBC_Title.jpg\" alt=\"Xavier Holmes Inks Rookie Contract New England Patriots - James Madison  University Athletics\" \/><\/p>\n<p>New England has agreed to sign edge rusher Xavier Holmes, according to agency Exclusive Sports Group.<\/p>\n<p>Holmes was a tryout player for New England at its rookie minicamp.<\/p>\n<p>Holmes played the 2025 season at James Madison after spending four seasons at Maine. 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