In multiple aspects, they are very much starting from scratch. Parting ways with head coach and quasi-general manager Bill Belichick after 24 seasons, the rebuild is impacting all levels of the organization - from the coaching staff, to the personnel department, to the roster.
Matthew Judon (32 | signed through 2024): Having made the Pro Bowl in each of his first two seasons as a Patriot, Judon appeared well set to return to the all-star showcase again in Year 3. After registering four sacks and a safety in his first three games, however, he suffered a biceps injury in the fourth. There was optimism that Judon might return later down the stretch, but New England kept him sideline for the rest of the season.
Anfernee Jennings (26 | UFA): Jennings' fourth season started quiet, but he was given an opportunity for increased snaps after Matthew Judon's season-ending injury. He made the most of it. While he only registered 1.5 sacks and a fumble recovery, the former third-round draft pick played some very good football against the run and was a key piece of a defense among the best in the NFL at stopping the opposing ground game. His 13 tackles for loss in the run game clearly led the team.
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