’ defensive secondary is in a transformation process. The days of having Pro-Bowl-caliber player at both outside cornerback spots appear to be over for now, with J.C. Jackson having left the team in free agency and Stephon Gilmore already getting traded to Carolina last October.
While the Patriots still have impressive depth at safety, the cornerback depth chart remains a mystery as of right now. If mandatory minicamp is any indication, Jalen Mills, Malcolm Butler, Terrance Mitchell and rookie Jack Jones will all prominently feature into the mix.
Of course, a lot can change between now and the start of the regular season on September 11.