K.j. Britt

Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		76	161	0.5	—
2025		17	35	0.0	0
2024		14	72	0.5	0
2023		16

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Net of age, position, and term, K.J. Britt's deal earns a C Contract Value Index. The C grade reflects a straightforward depth linebacker contract—$1.4M AAV on a one-year deal—paired with a C- performance grade that signals minimal impact on the field. In the 2025 season, Britt logged 35 tackles across 17 games, a modest volume that underscores his reserve role in New England's defensive system; at five years into his career as a fifth-round pick (2021), he has compiled just 0.5 career sacks and zero forced fumbles, production metrics that cement his status as a complementary defender rather than a focal point. A linebacker earning sub-$1.5M annually occupies fair-market territory for a depth piece, though the Contract Value Index factors in his below-average performance grade and the reality that he generates minimal upside potential. Britt's D+ sentiment grade and near-total media invisibility reflect his institutional value—special teams reliability and locker room presence—rather than any market-driven demand, making this a clean, low-risk retention on New England's part as they cycle roster pieces through evaluation mode. With just one year on the deal, there is no cap entanglement; the Patriots can move on without penalty if production warrants, positioning this contract as a low-stakes depth commitment aligned with his current tier in the league.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where K.j.'s contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Per-game impact for K.J. Britt pencils out to a C- performance grade. Over five seasons as a depth linebacker for New England, Britt has compiled modest career metrics—0.5 sacks and zero forced fumbles—that underscore his role as a reserve contributor rather than a defensive anchor. In the 2025 season, he logged 35 tackles across 17 games, a workload reflecting steady availability but limited defensive responsibility; his tackle count averages two per game, well below the impact threshold expected of even solid starters at the position. Britt's lack of splash plays—sacks, turnovers, pass deflections—combined with his below-the-radar media profile creates a profile of institutional reliability without defensive consequence. At 27 years old in his fifth year, he occupies the archetypal depth-linebacker lane, secure in his $1.4M annual contract but with minimal upside for expanded impact. The Patriots' recent moves—acquiring A.J. Brown, signing Travis Shaw, releasing Niko Lalos—suggest roster churn oriented toward pass rush and coverage upgrades, not linebacker development, positioning Britt as a stable but unremarkable special teams and reserve defender for 2026.

How K.j. Compares at the Position

K.j. Britt ranks 175th of 338 graded linebackers by performance. That slots K.j. between Jacoby Windmon (C) just ahead and Jacob Phillips (C-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

K.J. Britt's D+ sentiment grade reflects the reality of a depth linebacker who operates almost entirely below the public radar in New England's defensive system. With minimal production metrics over five seasons—just 0.5 career sacks and zero forced fumbles—Britt represents the archetypal special teams contributor who provides institutional value without generating fan excitement or media attention. His modest $1.4M AAV contract signals the Patriots view him as a reliable but unremarkable depth piece, the type of player whose contributions are appreciated internally but rarely translate to public recognition. The absence of any meaningful media coverage or fan discourse around Britt underscores his status as replacement-level talent in a league where linebacker play increasingly demands impact metrics to earn attention. While his roster spot appears secure given New England's retention, Britt exemplifies the invisible middle tier of NFL players who contribute without ever becoming part of the broader football conversation.