In large part due to injury, the New England Patriots’ defensive edge did not perform as desired last season. Turning the calendar to 2024, we can see that the group still looks quite familiar in terms of personnel and that a return to health could in itself change its fortunes to the better.
Will that happen, though? That is one of several questions the Patriots face along the edge heading into this year’s training camp.
Depth chart
The Patriots have traditionally relied not just on their outside linebackers to man the defensive edge; hybrid off-ball linebackers or defensive linemen also have contributed in the past.