As the next installment in our Yes/No series detailing the New England Patriots’ free agency, this morning we are deciding whether or not the Patriots should re-sign free agent linebacker Dane Fletcher.
The answer: NO
It appears that the dye has already been cast for Fletcher, as the Patriots elected not to activate him from the PUP list to the active roster in Week 7. Apparently, the Patriots felt better off with Jonathan Freeny, Darius Fleming and Dekoda Watson at the depth positions behind superstars Dont’a Hightower and Jamie Collins.
Why didn’t the Patriots activate proven veteran Fletcher?