The New England Patriots entered their 2024 training camp with some promise at the outside linebacker position. On paper, the top quartet of Matthew Judon, Anfernee Jennings, Joshua Uche and free agency pickup Oshane Ximines had the potential to solidify the edge in the run game while also providing some pressure versus the pass.
However, by the end of the season only Jennings remained on the 53-man roster. Ximines was out with an injury suffered in early September, while Judon and Uche were both traded.
Looking forward to 2025, it is therefore no surprise that the edge is of a major concern.