Patriots agree to sign UDFA edge rusher Xavier Holmes

The Patriots are filling out their roster with a defensive player.

New England has agreed to sign edge rusher Xavier Holmes, according to agency Exclusive Sports Group.

Holmes was a tryout player for New England at its rookie minicamp.

Holmes played the 2025 season at James Madison after spending four seasons at Maine. He registered 7.5 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks, and an interception for JMU last season.