1. The New England Patriots have made a quick changes to the defensive tackle position over the past few weeks, most notably shedding 2014 first round pick Dominique Easley. I had previously highlighted Chris Jones as a possible #5 defensive tackle to make an impact in 2016, but he's gone, too.
But here's a nugget to takeaway about the decisions. Dominique Easley measured in a quarter-inch below 6'2. Jones was also shorter than 6'2. Kitchen was 6'1.
Joe Vellano is the only defensive tackle on the roster shorter than 6'2, coming in at 6'1 and 3/8ths.