The New England Patriots entered the offseason knowing they desperately needed to repair their offense, but instead, they have paid special attention to their defense.
To be fair, the Patriots' defense was definitely in need of some help, as it showed significant signs of slippage in 2024 and clearly lacked top-level talent at every level.
That's why New England's first move was to address is ailing pass rush, signing Harold Landry to a three-year, $43.5 million contract. Landry had previously been released by the Tennessee Titans, so this move actually occurred before the free-agent rush began last Monday.