Isaiah Iton is headed back to Foxborough, striking a one-year deal to return to the New England Patriots for the 2026 season. The defensive tackle, whose agent Sean Stellato confirmed the move to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, is getting another shot with the team, but the big question hangs over his head: he’s yet to play a single NFL game.
Another Shot For The Undrafted DT
This isn’t Iton’s first dance in the league, or even with the Patriots. He kicked off his NFL journey in 2024 with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent. After the Titans cut him that spring, New England picked him up on a one-year, $840,000 deal before the 2025 season. But even with that signing, bad luck struck. Iton spent last season on injured reserve and never saw the field for the Patriots. At 24 years old, the clock’s ticking, and he’s still waiting for that first snap in a real NFL game.
Vying For Snaps In A Crowded Room
Looking ahead to the upcoming season, Iton is going to have his work cut out for him if he wants to finally get on the field. The big guy is set to play behind Milton Williams and Christian Barmore in the interior, meaning he’s got some serious competition. He’ll have the chance to really show what he’s got and vie for snaps when training camp fires up this summer, well before preseason games even kick off. It’s an uphill battle, but you gotta wonder if this is the year he finally gets to prove himself.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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