The New England Patriots made their first major move of the offseason on Monday. The team released veteran linebacker Kyle Van Noy one year into the two-year, $12 million contract he singed last March.
The move, which has already been made official by the team, will likely not be the last of its kind made between now and the start of free agency on March 16. Time will tell what else the Patriots will do, but for now let’s focus on Van Noy’s release and how it impacts the club moving forward.
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While he was coming off a solid season, Van Noy’s $7.