After trading away Pro Bowl pass rusher Matthew Judon ahead of the 2024 season, the Patriots turned to second-year rusher Keion White to play a prominent role in New England’s defense.
In Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals, White proved more than capable of taking over for Judon, posting 2.5 sacks in a promising start to his season. Following that performance, one former cornerstone of the Patriots defense suggested New England shouldn’t wait long to lock in White for years to come.
Rob Ninkovich, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Patriots, spoke highly about White in the latest episode of his podcast, The Dan and Ninko Show.