Hawkins recorded eight tackles (six solo) in the Patriots' loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

Hawkins has agreed to a one-year deal with the Patriots, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Atlanta cut Hawkins on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Hawkins currently projects to be a reserve option in the Falcons' secondary in 2023, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Hawkins produced 84 tackles (45 solo), six pass defenses, two interceptions, one forced fumble and a defensive touchdown across 16 appearances during the 2022 campaign.

Hawkins doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

Per coach Arthur Smith, Hawkins is in concussion protocol and won't play Sunday against the Panthers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Hawkins (head) recorded 11 tackles (seven solo) and a pass deflection in Sunday's 35-17 loss to the Bengals.

Hawkins has left Sunday's contest with the Bengals to be evaluated for a head injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Hawkins recorded 11 tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 21-15 loss Tampa Bay.