Patriots Cut LB K.J. Britt

The veteran was signed to be steady depth but had faced a lot of competition behind him in training camp. 

Britt, 27, was a two-year starter at Auburn and earned first-team All-SEC as a junior in 2019. He was drafted with the No. 176 pick in the fifth round by the Buccaneers in the 2021 NFL Draft. 

He played out a four-year, $3.746 million rookie contract that included a signing bonus of $266,296. He was testing the market as an unrestricted free agent when he signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins. 

The Patriots signed Britt to a one-year deal ahead of the 2026 season. 

In 2025, Britt appeared in all 17 games for the Dolphins and recorded 35 total tackles.