As wave after wave of Patriots file off to the locker room following sweltering training camp practices, one always lingers behind.
Deatrich Wise Jr. isn’t slacking off, rather he’s working his butt off. Whether he’s refining his techniques or tutoring young defensive linemen, Wise has always been among the last to retreat to the shade.
The extra work has paid dividends for the Patriots and Wise, whose role has seemingly increased in every one of his six pro seasons, from situational edge rusher to every-down defender.
A first-time captain in 2022, Wise set career highs with 59 tackles and 7.