The New England Patriots got a boost to the defensive front seven when they claimed veteran edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue on Friday.
Jerod Mayo is excited to get the 29-year-old into the mix of the Patriots’ defense.
“I’ve watched him on tape for a very long time,” Mayo told reporters, per team-provided transcript. “He’s been a very productive player in this league. He has not met with the team yet. In saying that, he’ll get with the coaches here soon.
“I’m excited to really teach him the playbook and excited to see what he will bring to this team.