After looking a step slow [and perhaps a bit long-in-the-tooth, at times] last season, the New England Patriots are ready to get faster on defense in 2022.
Particularly at linebacker.
Though the Pats headed into both free agency and the 2022 NFL Draft with clear need along the depth chart, the team chose not to prominently address the position. Aside from trading for former Cleveland Browns linebacker Mack Wilson, New England was surprisingly quiet in the linebacker market.
In terms of improvement at the position, the Pats apparently prefer it to come from within the unit.