Could the Patriots bring back an old friend in order to bolster their front-seven unit next season?
According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Patriots welcomed linebacker Trey Flowers to Foxborough for a free-agent visit on Thursday.
The 29-year-old Flowers played a key role in the heart of New England’s defense for four seasons (2015-19), helping the Patriots capture two Super Bowl titles in 2016 and 2019.
After an injury-plagued rookie season, Flowers thrived on the defensive line in Bill Belichick’s system. Over the following three campaigns, Flowers racked up 163 tackles, 21.0 sacks, and 59 quarterback hits.