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Keion White could be the guy to step in for Matthew Judon, and other Patriots nuggets

FOXBOROUGH — Emptying out the notebook after another week with the Patriots …

u25aa In the wake of Matthew Judon’s departure, I was struck by something former Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich said prior to the trade on “The Dan and Ninko Show.”

Ninkovich said Keion White — with his skill set and potential ceiling, given that he’s on a rookie deal — was likely a sizable reason why Judon wasn’t retained.

“Keion White is going to be a freak,” said Ninkovich, who has had the opportunity to work with White since he arrived as a rookie last season.