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

K.J. Britt is a five-year veteran linebacker for the New England Patriots who has appeared in 76 career games. The 27-year-old has carved out a solid depth role in the NFL but finds himself in a concerning statistical decline heading into the 2025 offseason. His current performance grade of C- reflects inconsistency that has plagued him throughout 2025, marking a steep drop from a C- rating in 2024 and a D in 2023. Britt's tackling production sits at 2.06 per game, slightly below the NFL average of 2.19 and well short of elite linebacker standards near 7.32 tackles nightly. More troubling is his tackle-for-loss rate of 0.06 per game, significantly trailing the league average of 0.27 and nowhere near the elite threshold of 0.75. These metrics suggest Britt is not generating impact plays at the line of scrimmage and is instead logging routine coverage tackles—a role any competent linebacker should fill but that offers limited positional value. Britt's body of work over five seasons indicates he's a capable NFL contributor, though one whose ceiling appears capped at backup or spot-start status. With his 2025 performance weighted most heavily in current evaluation, the sharp regression warrants close monitoring to determine whether injuries, scheme mismatches, or genuine decline are responsible. Unless Britt reverses course significantly next season, his roster security in New England or elsewhere will depend on special teams contributions and defensive scheme fit rather than traditional linebacker production.

How K.j. Compares at the Position

K.j. Britt ranks 176th of 339 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 enters 2026 as a reclamation project with modest but genuine momentum in New England's linebacker room. After five years in Tampa Bay's shadow behind Lavonte David, the Patriots' free-agent signing has generated uniformly positive coverage centered on his work ethic and 'throwback' linebacker profile—language that suggests organizational buy-in and a clear role. Media perception reflects cautious optimism rather than hype; Britt is being framed as a veteran depth piece with a legitimate opportunity, not a star in waiting. His $1.4M contract and lack of Pro Bowl or All-Pro credentials keep expectations grounded, but the tone of recent headlines indicates the Patriots and beat writers view him as a capable contributor rather than a liability. Fan and media sentiment leans favorable heading into 2026, though his reputation remains tied entirely to on-field performance in a competitive AFC East.