The New England Patriots have brought another in-house free agent back into the fold. The team is reportedly re-signing linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley on a two-year deal worth a maximum of $9 million.
Coming off the best season of his career — one that saw him lead New England’s off-the-ball linebackers in snaps — the 25-year-old entered unrestricted free agency but will stay with the team that originally drafted him back in 2018. What does this mean for said team? Let’s find out.
The next domino has fallen at the linebacker position
The Patriots recently made some moves with an eye on the future of their off-the-ball linebacker position.