Dont'a Hightower Expected To Return To The New England Patriots

This year's NFL free agent open season is just barely a week old and it's already pretty clear that the New England Patriots are the real the winners in this off season of wheeling and dealing. The recent acquisitions of two of the most prized and coveted players this off season further reinforces that claim. The possibility of linebacker Dont'a Hightower re-signing with them will definitely cement, by a landslide, the New England Patriots as the true winners this off season.

After Dont'a Hightower met with potential suitors in the New York Jets and the Tennessee Titans, both teams were left convinced that Dont'a Hightower won't leave the New England Patriots and would resign with the reigning Super Bowl LI champions, according to a report from the NFL. Dont'a Hightower visited both the New York Jets and Tennessee Titans over the weekend, discussing about a possible deal with both teams during the visit.

Dont'a Hightower, 27, is the biggest free agent still available in the free agent pool. Since being drafted by the New England Patriots in the first round back in 2012, Dont'a Hightower has been a vital cog in the New England Patriots defense.

Dont'a Hightower was instrumental in the New England Patriots last two Super Bowl wins. Dont'a Hightower was responsible for two of the biggest plays in the New England Patriots Super Bowl XLIX and Super Bowl LI wins.

Dont'a Hightower is the last remaining veteran leader in the New England Patriots defense. Dont'a Hightower is currently ranked number four on the NFL's top 101 free agents list this off season, via a report from the NFL.

Resigning with the New England Patriots would definitely make sense for Dont'a Hightower. The recent acquisitions of cornerback Stephon Gilmore and wide receiver Brandin Cooks would definitely help in the New England Patriots in resigning Dont'a Hightower.

However, it still remains to be seen how much will Dont'a Hightower get on his new deal. New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is already inclined not to offer Dont'a Hightower more than what other teams would offer. If Dont'a Hightower does indeed resigns with the New England Patriots, it will be interesting to see if he would get more than the initial offer last year of $10 million a year or if he would take less money for another chance at a Super Bowl ring.