Overview
- The agreement includes $6 million fully guaranteed, per reports from NFL Network and the player’s agent.
- Gilliam, 28, spent six seasons in Buffalo after entering the league undrafted from Toledo and was a core lead blocker and special-teams contributor.
- Analytics cited by outlets note he led fullbacks in Pro Football Focus run-blocking grade last season and allowed no pressures on limited pass-block snaps.
- The pickup arrived on Day 1 of the legal tampering period alongside a three-year, $39.5 million pact with edge rusher Dre’Mont Jones, as broader roster work continues.
- The move reshapes New England’s fullback depth chart with Jack Westover tendered on a low-cost deal, and team-focused analyses suggest his 53-man chances could diminish.