Reports: Patriots signing WR K.J. Osborn

Field Level Media|published: 03/17/2024, 5:47pm EDT

Dec 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) celebrates his pass against the Detroit Lions during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. credits: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

The New England Patriots are bringing aboard one of the top remaining free agent receivers, signing former Minnesota Vikings wideout K.J. Osborn, according to multiple reports Sunday.

Osborn played a complementary role to standout Justin Jefferson in Minnesota, recording 158 receptions for 1,845 yards over the past three seasons.

He started 30 of his 59 games with the Vikings, contributing 15 touchdown receptions.

Osborn, who turns 27 in June, was a fifth-round pick by Minnesota in 2020.

The Patriots, who traded quarterback Mac Jones during this offseason, are likely to draft a QB with their first-round pick (No. 3 overall). New England's receiver room is led by JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kendrick Bourne and Jalen Reagor.

—Field Level Media