Patriots Bring In 2 Veteran Defenders From AFC Rival for Visits
Mike Vrabel's Patriots hosted two veteran defenders for free-agent visits, both of whom last played for the rival Bills.
New England Patriots have bolstered their defense by bringing in two veteran defenders from their AFC East rivals, the Buffalo Bills. Mike Vrabel, who has transformed the Patriots' identity around defense, has signed defensive tackle DaQuan Jones and linebacker Shaq Thompson for visits. Both players previously played for the Patriots' rivals.
Jones, a 34-year-old fourth-round pick in 2014, spent seven seasons with the Tennessee Titans before joining the Bills, where he excelled with 22 tackles, three sacks, and an interception last season. Thompson, a 32-year-old first-round pick in 2015, played for the Carolina Panthers for a decade before joining the Bills, where he contributed with 56 tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble.
Both players have decided to leave their respective teams, with the Bills not re-signing them. This move by the Patriots will provide valuable veteran depth to their defense as they aim for another Super Bowl appearance, allowing them to add two former contributors from a division rival just weeks before the regular season begins.
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