The New England Patriots rebuilt large parts of their defense in 2025, and the edge was no exception. Patriots defensive edge depth chartHarold Landry: Landry joining the Patriots after his release from the Titans looked like a foregone conclusion, and he indeed reunited with former head coach Mike Vrabel on a three-year, $43.5 million deal before the start of free agency. Swinson finished the year with four in-game appearances and 27 total defensive snaps. | Signed (2029 UFA) | $1.01M cap hitIn addition to those five players, the Patriots also employed Jahlani Tavai on the edge quite a bit. Patriots offseason previewEven though the Patriots have four edges under contract for 2026 and a mix of experience and developmental potential, the position is arguably the biggest need on the roster right now.

Source: New York Times March 02, 2026 12:16 UTC