Patriots Linked to Unique Defender

Louisville’s Ashton Gillotte warms up for Spring Practice on Thursday. April 4, 2024 / Scott Utterback/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK While most of the New England Patriots' issues are on the offensive side of the ball, there is no question that they also need help defensively.

The Patriots' defense has declined considerably this season, and it has become increasingly obvious that they need more pass rushers, among other things.

New England will have plenty of cap space to make some moves in free agency, but it should also be prepared to heavily invest in defense in the NFL Draft.

Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski has put together a list of some intriguing prospects heading into the…