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Patriots sign five elite players in order to Over the previous few seasons, one of the vital members of the Minnesota Vikings receiving corps has left the team.
K.J. Osborn has reportedly accepted to a one-year contract with the New England Patriots, according to multiple sources. The deal’s financial details were not immediately disclosed.

Osborn was a fifth-round pick of the Vikings in the 2020 after a successful career at Miami (FL). He didn’t catch a pass in his rookie season, instead being relegated to punt return duties, and many wondered whether he would even make the team in 2021.

But make the team he did, and wound up flourishing in his role as the third receiver behind Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen. 2021 would be his best statistical season, as he caught 50 passes for 655 yards and seven touchdowns. He continued his progress in 2022, putting up another 650 yards and five touchdowns on 60 catches, including a couple of game-winning touchdowns against Detroit and Carolina.

Due to a combination of subpar quarterback play in the second half of the season and Jordan Addison’s quick rise to prominence as a rookie, Osborn’s numbers decreased somewhat this past season. Osborn made three end-zone touchdowns on 48 receptions for 540 yards. As his rookie contract is about to expire and Addison and Jefferson are solidified in the depth chart above him, Osborn seems to have found a place to play in an offense that should give him more of a leading role.

Osborn also made headlines off the field last March, when he assisted in saving his life.

K.J. Osborn was a great story during his time with the Vikings, and it’s tough to blame him for moving on for a different opportunity in New England. Hopefully the Vikings will be able to replace him both on and off the field.