New England had a plan going into free agency, and it turned into an NFL-record spending spree and an overhaul for a team that missed the playoffs last season.

Linebacker Kyle Van Noy was surprised when he was cut by the Dolphins just one season into his four-year, $51 million deal and has since agreed to return to the Patriots.

White, who has been one of the NFL’s top pass catchers out of the backfield, agrees to a 1-year contract.

New England’s new tight end Jonnu Smith, fresh off a season with career highs in receptions (41), receiving yards (448) and touchdowns (eight), is ready for even more.

The Patriots have been one of the NFL’s top spenders in free agency, guaranteeing about $175 million in salary to 19 players.

New England re-signs center David Andrews and also brings back linebacker Kyle Van Noy after a 1-year stint with the Dolphins, but safety Patrick Chung is ending his 11-year career.

Center Ted Karras has reportedly signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Patriots.

Cam Newton is signed and the starter at this point, but Bill Belichick could make another deal in free agency or move up to get a quarterback in the draft.

The free agent caught 60 passes for 613 yards and four touchdowns last season with the Chargers.

Uncharacteristically, New England spends nearly $200 million on free agents to address holes on both offense and defense.