Gauthier was discharged from the Patriots training camp in December last season by Jacksonville, and now the Pats are getting him back after the Jags cut him two days ago. He was with the Patriots throughout the full training camp in 2019 after signing as a developed free agent. A center, Gauthier gives the Patriots extra depth behind starter David Andrews and rookie seventh-round pick Dustin Woodard.
Miller comes off a lost season after tearing his ACL in the third week of last year’s preseason. That came on the heels of his first Pro Bowl in 2018, after setting up 1,100 yards for all goals for the Texans. Miller’s arrival brings reinforcements to the running position, as Sony Michel remains on the PUP list.
The Patriots have never regretted beating themselves on running backs and the addition of Miller is the best reported signing of the day. They buy low on a balanced running back that has been productive and can fit in a number of ways, while also giving themselves some insurance for a position that is almost always hit with injuries.
