Patriots sign cornerback Kindle Vildor to reported 1-year deal

The New England Patriots have added to their cornerback group. Kindle Vildor, a profession journeyman who most not too long ago performed for the Buccaneers, is becoming a member of the workforce on a one-year contract.

Adam Schefter of ESPN was first to report the signing.

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A fifth-round draft select of Georgia Southern in 2020, Vildor started his profession in Chicago however failed to make it by means of the tip of his rookie contract. After three seasons, he was let go by the workforce and took his skills to Tennessee, the place he joined forces with head coach Mike Vrabel. However, his stint as a Titan was short-lived and got here to an finish after six weeks.

Since leaving Nashville in mid-October 2023, Vildor frolicked in Philadelphia, Detroit and most not too long ago Tampa. Along the best way, the 5-foot-11, 189-pound defender has appeared in 85 mixed common season and playoff video games.

Vildor has a pair of interceptions, a pressured fumble and a sack to his identify. He additionally presents particular groups expertise, totally on punt return and kickoff protection in addition to area objective and further level block.

With the 28-year-old within the combine, the Patriots’ cornerback depth chart stands at eight gamers deep. Vildor is being joined by Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis, Marcus Jones, Charles Woods, Kobee Minor, Marcellas Dial Jr. and Brandon Crossley.