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Patriots sign pair of undrafted free agents after tryouts, safety Peter Manuma and edge rusher Xavier Holmes

Safety Peter Manuma was a tryout participant in the Patriots’ rookie minicamp over the weekend.CJ Gunther/Associated Press

The Patriots have signed undrafted free agents Peter Manuma and Xavier Holmes. Both were tryout participants in the Patriots’ rookie minicamp over the weekend.

Manuma, a 6-foot, 205-pound safety, started all 13 games for Hawaii last season, and led the team with 80 tackles, while adding 2.5 tackles for loss and a sack. He was second on the team with seven pass breakups.

Holmes, an edge rusher, played the 2025 season at James Madison after spending four seasons at Maine. The 6-3, 238-pounder finished with 7.5 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, and an interception last year.


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