The New England Patriots restocked their defensive front seven in free agency and on the second day of the NFL Draft, but the off-the-ball linebacker position still remains a question mark of sorts. While getting Dont’a Hightower back from his Covid-19 opt-out and adding the versatile Matthew Judon and Kyle Van Noy in free agency should help, the long-term outlook at the position remains uncertain.
In that sense, adding Cameron McGrone to the mix in the fifth round of the draft made perfect sense. Like other players in New England’s linebacker room — think: Josh Uche, Anfernee Jennings — he has the potential to become a long-term cornerstone within the unit.