The New England Patriots have plenty to consider this offseason, not only when evaluating outsiders as potential fits, but also when analyzing what in-house free agents to retain after the organization’s horrid 4-13 finish.
Edge defender Anfernee Jennings fits that exact profile, hitting the free agency market after three seasons with New England.
Jennings, 26, joined the Patriots as the team’s third-round selection (87th overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft, out of Alabama. But right out the gate, Jennings was hampered by some early-career injury complications, including a season-ender before the 53-man roster was finalized in 2021.