‘Explosive’ Pro Bowl rusher makes strong first impression on Patriots

New England Patriots linebacker Yannick Ngakoue warms up during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)APFOXBOROUGH — It sounds like Yannick Ngakoue has gotten off to a fast start in Foxborough.

Claimed off waivers last Friday, the 29-year-old edge rusher has already made a positive impression on head coach Jerod Mayo. A Pro Bowler back in 2017, Ngakoue was cut by the Ravens last week. The Bengals also tried to claim him, but the Patriots were ahead of them on the waiver wire.

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