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Insider Connects Patriots To Trio Of Veteran Defensive Linemen originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New England Patriots could look to add some defensive line help in the second wave of free agency.
New England saw depth linemen Khyiris Tonga and Anfernee Jennings leave this offseason, so the Patriots could look to replace them. Although New England’s defensive line is anchored by Milton Williams and Christian Barmore, the Pats could use some more bodies. After the first wave of NFL free agency, insider Bill Barnwell of ESPN urges the Patriots to sign one of three veteran defensive linemen still available.
“The Patriots don't project to land any compensatory picks, so they don't need to stress about holding off on veteran talent until June 1,” Barnwell wrote in an article published on Wednesday. “There are still solid players who can play rotational roles available, including players such as DJ Reader, Shelby Harris and even 39-year-old legend Calais Campbell, who might feel like it's worth heading to New England to potentially chase a ring. ” All three are veteran linemen who can be rotational players for the Patriots' defense and help bolster the unit.
Reader has spent the last two seasons with the Detroit Lions and started all 17 games last season. Harris, meanwhile, has spent the last two seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Campbell, meanwhile, is entering his 19th NFL season and would be a good veteran leader for the Patriots.