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2021 NFL free agency: Patriots lose linebacker Brandon Copeland to the Falcons on a reported one-year contract

The New England Patriots made significant upgrades to their defensive front seven so far in free agency week. Not only did they invest a four-year contract into Matthew Judon, they also brought back fellow outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy on a two-year pact and signed off-the-ball option Raekwon McMillan for two years. The turnover does not end there, however.

As confirmed by his agency, JL Sports, Brandon Copeland will leave New England to sign a one-year pact with the Atlanta Falcons.

Copeland joined the Patriots during last year’s free agency, signing a one-year pact with the team.