Report: Patriots Hosting Chiefs Free Agent Defensive End For Work Out
Report: Patriots Hosting Chiefs Free Agent Defensive End For Work Out originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New England Patriots came into the offseason needing to improve their pass rush.
They have addressed the need through the draft, but could still be looking for help. The Patriots lost K'Lavon Chaisson in free agency, but replaced him by signing Dre'Mont Jones. They drafted Gabe Jacas in the second round of the NFL Draft and should also be getting a healthy version of Harold Landry III.
However, that is not stopping them from still looking for potential help. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport , the team is working out Janarius Robinson. #Chiefs free agent DE Janarius Robinson is working out for the #Patriots today, source says.
A former #Vikings fourth round pick. pic. twitter.
com/kQR2DPh6K6 ā Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 19, 2026 Robinson was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs last offseason, but was placed on season-ending injured reserve before the season started. He was originally drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, but he suffered a season-ending leg injury in rookie training camp. After stints on the Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles practice squads, he signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.