The New England Patriots can have a number of new faces alongside their inside defensive entrance in 2019. Get acclimated with New England’s defensive tackles: Roster locks: Lawrence Guy, Mike Pennel, Adam ButlerOn the bubble: Byron Cowart, Ufomba Kamalu, David ParryPractice squad candidates: Frank Herron, Nick Thurman We virtually didn’t embrace Pennel and Butler within the checklist of locks, however when it comes all the way down to it, we’d be shocked in the event that they didn’t make the 2019 Patriots based mostly on how the squad presently is constructed. We can’t see multiple of Cowart, Kamalu, Parry, Herron or Thurman making the staff, barring accidents after all. Cowart, a 2019 fifth-round choose, is the favourite in that group to crack the 53-man roster
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Logan Ryan Makes Compelling Pitch For Ndamukong Suh To Join Titans
Logan Ryan is a cornerback for the Tennessee Titans, but he appears to be serving as a general manager during the NFL offseason. The Titans have been one of the more active in the past few months. After bringing in new head coach Mike Vrabel, Tennessee made an immediate splash in free agency, signing former New England Patriots Malcolm Butler and Dion Lewis. Most of this year’s marquee free agents have found homes by this point, but there still is one superstar player out there: Ndamukong Suh. Suh was released by the Miami Dolphins at the turn of the new league year, and the Titans have been tied to rumors surrounding the defensive tackle ever
NFL Rumors: Michael Bennett Was “Pain In The Ass” For Seahawks Coaches In 2017
The Philadelphia Eagles added some depth to their defensive line Wednesday by trading for Michael Bennett. But it sounds like they are getting a bit more than just some help up front. Bennett was traded to Philly from the Seattle Seahawks, and though he’s certainly been a productive defensive end over his nine-year NFL career, the three-time Pro Bowl selection also reportedly was a bit of a nuisance to his coaches last season. The 32-year-old was described in a not-so-positive light by some ex-coaches in a column by the MMQB’s Albert Breer. “I wanted to address first what the Eagles are getting from the Seahawks: A player who isn... NESN.com
Tuukka Rask’s Impressive Crease Coverage Results In Big Save Vs. Penguins
The Boston Bruins had an exciting 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night at TD Garden. And though it wasn’t exactly a defensive battle between the two sides, B’s netminder Tuukka Rask nevertheless made a stunning save while getting knocked over to help keep the Bruins in a position to win. To see the save, check out “DCU Save of the Day” video above, presented by Digital Federal Credit Union. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images ... NESN.com
Matt Patricia Offers Insufficient Explanation For Malcolm Butler Benching
by Zack Cox on Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 3:58AM 1,073 MINNEAPOLIS — New England Patriots fans hoping for answers about cornerback Malcolm Butler’s stunning Super Bowl LII benching got none from defensive coordinator Matt Patricia. Patricia, who is widely expected to become the next head coach of the Detroit Lions this offseason, offered the same maddening response to repeated questions about Butler not seeing the field in New England’s 41-33 loss to the Phil... NESN.com
Patriots Injured DT Malcom Brown Confirms He’ll Play In Super Bowl LII
FOXBORO, Mass. — New England Patriots fans can breathe a sigh of relief. The team’s top defensive tackle, Malcom Brown, will play in Super Bowl LII despite a foot injury. Brown confirmed the news Sunday in the Patriots’ locker room as players packed for Monday’s plane ride to Minneapolis, Minn., where they’ll play the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl. “I’ll definitely be good,” Brown said at Gillette Stadium as Patriots players packed for Minnesota. “Just trying to take it day by day and continue to get better with it.” Brown missed practice Thursday, Friday and Saturday but returned Sunday. Tight end Rob Gronkowski a... NESN.com
Texans Defensive End J.J. Watt Takes First Steps Since Leg Injury
The injury bug has bitten the Houston Texans pretty hard this season, but things are beginning to look up. Injuries to defensive end J.J. Watt and quarterback DeShaun Watson have derailed this season for the 4-7 Texans. But moving forward to 2018, Watt took a big step forward Tuesday. Literally. The four-time Pro-Bowler posted a video of him taking his first steps on a treadmill since the injury. He shared the video in an Instagram story. While there’s obviously no chance he returns this season, to see him rehabbing it and moving around — even if just a little bit — must be encouraging to the Texans, especially given how devastating the ... NESN.com