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What claiming Yannick Ngakoue, waiving Raekwon McMillan means for the Patriots

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.