Isaiah Iton is back with the Patriots, re-signing a one-year deal to fill an open spot on the 91-man roster just as training camp kicks off. This move comes right as the team gets ready to hit the field, making some noise before any pads even get strapped on.
Iton’s Journey Back to Foxborough
Man, what a story for the 24-year-old defensive tackle! Agent Sean Stellato broke the news to ESPN’s Mike Reiss on Monday, confirming the 6-foot-2, 277-pound Iton is making his return. He wasn’t tendered by the organization as an exclusive rights free agent back in March, so this re-signing definitely shows the Pats see something they like. They first brought him in last spring after he participated in rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. Talk about earning your spot!
Dude’s been on a journey. Iton originally entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2024, spending that rookie year on the Tennessee Titans’ practice squad before a brief futures pact. Before the NFL, he balled out for Ole Miss and Rutgers for 36 games, and even had stops at Northern Colorado and Hutchinson Community College. Last preseason, Iton got 42 defensive snaps, racking up three tackles, with one for loss, before he cleared waivers and hit injured reserve for the rest of 2025. You gotta wonder if he’s hungry to make a bigger impact this time.
Roster Juggling Before Camp
This re-signing comes right after the Patriots cleared space by waiving fellow defensive tackle Travis Shaw last week. Shaw, who arrived in May as part of the team’s undrafted class, opened up that slot Iton just filled. The coaching staff just got back to the facility on Monday, and with rookies, veterans, and rehab players reporting Wednesday and Friday, it’s about to be go time. The first practice of the summer is set for 10:15 a.m. ET next Saturday.
So what’s next? All eyes are on that first practice next Saturday. Iton’s got another shot to prove himself and solidify his place on that 91-man roster. You know every rep in camp counts, especially with an open spot just filled. Let’s see if he can lock it down!
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