Patriots Sign Former Defensive End Niko Lalos as Long Snapper

The Patriots have signed free agent Niko Lalos to their offseason roster as a long snapper. A 28-year-old former defensive end and All-Ivy League selection from Dartmouth, Lalos previously played for the Giants, Saints, and the XFL's Seattle Sea Dragons. He joins 2025 seventh-round pick Julian Ashby in a competition for the long snapper role as New England continues to build its 90-man offseason roster.