The New England Patriots released veteran starting defensive lineman Lawrence Guy on Monday, according to a source. The Patriots are releasing the two-time Walter Payton Man of the Year early so that he can pursue other opportunities before the new league year opens. The 33-year-old should have a strong market in free agency. He was set to make $2 million in the final year of his contract in 2024 with another $1 million in per-game bonuses. The Patriots will save $3 million against the salary cap with the move. Guy leaves New England after seven years with the team, including a Super Bowl championship. The former seventh-round pick by the Green Bay Packers in 2011 out of Arizona State had 38 tackles (16 solo) in 17 games (12 starts) in 2023 in his final year with the Pats.
The New England Patriots and defensive tackle Lawrence Guy are working on finalizing an undisclosed four-year deal on Wednesday, according to sources. The nine-year veteran will return to the Patriots in 2021 and beyond. Guy made a visit to the division-rival Miami Dolphins a couple days ago, but the Patriots gave him one last chance to return. He had 57 tackles, two sacks and a fumble recovery in 14 starts last season. Guy has appeared in 62 games (60 starts) in his four-year run with the Patriots. The 31-year-old was a seventh-round selection out of Arizona State in 2011 by the Green Bay Packers. Guy has 131 solo tackles (16 for loss), 27 QB hits and seven sacks in his 62 games the last four seasons with New England.
