The New England Patriots have made significant upgrades to their roster, including the addition of A.J. Brown. Brown’s contract is a four-year, $110 million deal with only about $32 million guaranteed and zero signing bonus.
Patriots’ Defense
The Patriots’ defense is an area that needs improvement, particularly at the edge rusher position. The team is currently rolling with Harold Landry, Dre’Mont Jones, Gabe Jacas, and Elijah Ponder. There is a chance the team could add another edge defender through a trade or by signing a veteran free agent.
One potential trade target could be Kayvon Thibodeaux, but it’s unlikely the Patriots could get him in exchange for Kayshon Boutte. The Giants need a wide receiver, and the Patriots need an edge rusher, but the value may not be equal.
Predictions
One bold prediction for the Patriots’ 2026 season is that TreVeyon Henderson will rank inside the top 10 in rushing yards. Henderson was 21st last season with 911 yards, and if he gets to 1,100 this year, he could be in range.
Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.
