Vildor was released by the Patriots on Tuesday.
Vildor will hit the open market after compiling seven total tackles (six solo), a pass defensed and a forced fumble while appearing in the Patriots' last five contests. The cornerback could return to the practice squad with New England in the near future.
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Patriots' Kindle Vildor: Signed to New England's 53-man roster
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The Patriots signed Vildor off the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
Vildor opted to stay in New England on the practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He's now on the active roster to bolster the Patriots' depth in the secondary, as the team will be without four cornerbacks -- including starting outside corners Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) and Carlton Davis (neck) -- for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
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Patriots' Kindle Vildor: Signing with Patriots
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Vildor is set to sign a one-year deal with the Patriots, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Vildor, who entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick by the Bears, recorded 16 tackles and a pick in 12 regular-season games with the Buccaneers in 2025. In joining the Patriots, the 28-year-old will reunite with head coach Mike Vrabel, who Vildor worked with in 2023 while both were with the Titans. In his latest locale, the 5-foot-11, 189-pounder will offer cornerback depth and special teams experience.
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Buccaneers' Kindle Vildor: Gets one-year deal in Tampa Bay
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Vildor signed a one-year contract with the Buccaneers on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Vildor started two of his 17 regular-season appearances with Detroit in 2024, and he now figures to handle a similar key depth role at cornerback for Tampa Bay. The 2020 fifth-round pick also has the ability to work as a reliable contributor on special teams.
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Lions' Kindle Vildor: Two starts in 2024
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Vildor finished the 2024 regular season with 16 tackles (10 solo) and three pass defenses across 17 games.
Vildor signed a one-year, $1.29 million contract with the Lions in April of 2024 after spending the 2023 campaign with Detroit, Tennessee and Chicago. The 2020 fifth-round pick was a consistent contributor on special teams, but he did start at outside corner for Week 12 and 13 and recorded six tackles (five solo) over that span. Vildor enters the 2025 offseason as an unrestricted free agent, and he'll look to join an organization that can offer him more snaps with the first-team defense.
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Lions' Kindle Vildor: Starting Sunday
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Vildor is starting in place of the injured Terrion Arnold (groin) against the Colts on Sunday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Arnold put in a limited practice Thursday and a full session Friday, but he's inactive Sunday anyway, giving Vildor the chance to start opposite Carlton Davis. Vildor has played on 68 defensive snaps in 10 games this season, recording five tackles (four solo) and a pass breakup, though he did start three games during Detroit's 2023 playoff run. The 2020 fifth-round pick of the Bears signed a one-year deal with the Lions in the offseason after spending time with Detroit, Tennessee and Philadelphia last season.
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Lions' Kindle Vildor: Returns on one-year deal
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The Lions re-signed Vildor to a one-year contract Wednesday.
Vildor split time with the Titans, Eagles and Lions last season, appearing in seven total regular-season games. He took over as a starting cornerback for Detroit in Week 17 and held the job throughout the Lions' playoff run.
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Lions' Kindle Vildor: Cleared from injury report
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Vildor was absent from the Lions' injury report Tuesday after he left Sunday's loss to the Bears early with cramping.
Vildor had to leave his Lions debut early, but he should be able to be a full go Saturday against the Broncos. The four-year pro is also set to take on a potentially larger role in Week 15 and split snaps at corner with Jerry Jacobs, opposite starter Cam Sutton, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.
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Bears' Kindle Vildor: Ends season on injured reserve
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Vildor ended the season with 34 tackles and an interception over 11 games.
Before being placed on injured reserve after Week 12, Vildor (ankle) was playing as Chicago's top slot cornerback. His tackle totals were very inconsistent, and he averaged three per game, which included four games with zero or one tackle. He'll likely compete for a starting role during training camp. He's under contract with the team through the 2023 season.
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Bears' Kindle Vildor: Heads to IR
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The Bears placed Vildor (ankle) on injured reserve Friday, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.
Vildor was slated to miss a third consecutive game Saturday against the Bills due to an ankle injury, but he'll now be sidelined for the remainder of the 2022 campaign after landing on IR. He'll finish his third NFL season with 34 tackles, five pass defenses and one interception across 11 appearances. Jaylon Johnson (finger/ribs) was also placed on injured reserve Friday, paving the way for Jaylon Jones and Kyler Gordon to garner major roles in Chicago's secondary.
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Bears' Kindle Vildor: Misses another session
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Vildor (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.
For the second consecutive day, Vildor was listed on Chicago's injury report as a non-participant due to the ankle issue that's caused him to miss both of the two contests. If the 25-year-old is eventually unable to gain medical clearance prior to Saturday's matchup against Buffalo, then Jaylon Jones would be in line for additional snaps behind starters Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon.
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Bears' Kindle Vildor: Best game of season
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Vildor picked off a pass and tallied six tackles in the Bears' 29-22 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Not only did Vildor post his first interception of the year, but he also produced his highest tackle total of the season. On the year, he has at least four tackles in all but one game, and he's been a fairly consistent IDP option.
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Bears' Kindle Vildor: Secures roster spot
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Vildor earned a spot on the Bears' 53-man roster, according to the team's official site.
During training camp, Vildor often played outside cornerback while Kyler Gordon moved into the slot when the Bears put three cornerbacks on the field. It's unlikely that Vildor matches the 781 snaps he had last year unless Gordon or Jaylon Johnson miss time. Otherwise, the likelihood of reduced snaps lowers his value from last year, when he posted 46 tackles, in IDP leagues.
