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Former NFL Player Unleashes Daring Claim on Patriots Defense

A former NFL player has dropped a very strong statement on the New England Patriots' defense.

Jun 10, 2025; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel watches over practice during minicamp held in the WIN Field House at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images / Eric Canha-Imagn Images

The New England Patriots' defense wasn't the team's biggest issue last season, but it certainly wasn't good, ranking 22nd in the NFL in both yards and points allowed.

In turn, the Patriots went to work improving the unit the last several months, spending a boatload of money on defensive free agents and adding some of the biggest names available such as Milton Williams, Harold Landry and Carlton Davis.