The New England Patriots keep throwing darts at the board in hopes of improving their roster. The latest landed on a veteran defender, who was just released by the Baltimore Ravens: the team claimed outside linebacker Yannick Ngakoue off waivers on Friday.
A former third-round draft pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars and one-time Pro Bowl selection, Ngakoue is in his ninth NFL season. Joining the Patriots means he is now also on his seventh different team.
What does the move mean from a New England perspective, though? Let’s find out.