"Mafe, 27, was one of the handful of standouts along the Seahawks' defensive line that served as a catalyst in their run to a Super Bowl title this past season. Even though he only had two sacks in 2025, he had 44 presures this past season, per Pro Football Focus."
"To put in perspective how well of a pass rusher Mafe is, he logged a 17.4 percent pass rush win rate this season. That number would've been the best mark among all Patriots edge rushers last season, and it was only second to Milton Williams."
"Edge rusher has been viewed as an area of need for the Patriots entering the offseason, and that's even before they potentially lose K'Lavon Chaisson in free agency. Chaisson had a breakout campaign in his first season with New England, logging 10.5 sacks (regular season and postseason combined)."
The New England Patriots are actively pursuing edge rushers during the 2025 NFL free agency period following recent cap-clearing moves. ESPN insider Dan Graziano projects the Patriots will sign Seattle Seahawks edge rusher Boye Mafe on a three-year, $48 million deal with $25 million guaranteed. The 27-year-old Mafe contributed to the Seahawks' Super Bowl run, recording 44 pressures and a 17.4 percent pass rush win rate in 2025, which would rank among the Patriots' best. Mafe previously recorded nine sacks in 2023 and six sacks in 2024. Edge rusher remains a priority for New England, particularly if K'Lavon Chaisson departs in free agency after his breakout 10.5-sack season.
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