The New England Patriots have made several improvements to their roster during the course of the 2025 offseason, but edge rusher remains a concern.
Fresh off a season in which the Patriots had the lowest total of sacks in the NFL, the team has added Harold Landry and fifth-round rookie Bradyn Swinson. But hoping for a significant contribution from the rookie is a risky proposition.
That's why Logan Ulrich of NFL Trade Rumors has predicted the Patriots will sign former Detroit Lions edge rusher Za'Darius Smith, who was cut loose by the Lions ahead of a season in which he was about to make $11 million or so.