A rookie free agent visited Gillette Stadium on the eve of the preseason opener.

The New England Patriots hosted cornerback B.J. Mayes for a workout on Thursday, as first reported by KPRC 2’s Aaron Wilson.

Mayes, 22, signed with the Philadelphia Eagles after going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft. The 6-foot, 187-pound corner was waived by the reigning Super Bowl champions two weeks into training camp, opening a roster spot for long snapper Christian Johnstone.

The collegiate career spanned 43 games through stops at Incarnate Word, UAB and Texas A&M for Mayes. He recorded 124 tackles and 35 pass deflections altogether while also having a hand in seven interceptions and one fumble recovery.

In the SEC last fall, Mayes made four starts and led the Aggies with four picks. The senior trans

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