Selected by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft, Coples is the owner of 16.5 career sacks, 111 combined tackles, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery after starting 32 of 56 career regular season games. Coples’ career has been trending downward in recent years, as evidenced by his falling-out with the New York Jets last season and bouncing around with the Miami Dolphins and Rams since. So why would the Pats be interested in Coples?
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First off, the Patriots may need some additional depth at pass rusher depending on the timetable of Jabaal Sheard’s sprained MCL, as Rob Ninkovich is already out for half the season.