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Patriots Reportedly Waive Uninspiring Veteran Pass Rusher
The Patriots made a roster move three days after an embarrassing loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, New England waived veteran linebacker Yannick Ngakoue. The Patriots picked up the 29-year-old midseason after the Baltimore Ravens released him. The edge rusher recorded nine tackles and zero sacks in six games.
Ngakoue’s notable play in his final game with the Patriots was a roughing the passer penalty on Justin Herbert. NFL broadcaster Ross Tucker based the ninth-year pass rusher for the blatant penalty and believed it was a selfish play to try to boost his stats for offseason negotiations.
The Pro Bowler failed to earn a pass rush grade over 60, according to Pro Football Focus. He only registered three pressures in his Patriots tenure.
Head coach Jerod Mayo noted New England will go all out to try to beat the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium this Sunday. Ngakoue’s release will open up a roster spot for someone else to try to make an impression in the regular-season finale.
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The New England Patriots have reportedly waived veteran pass rusher, Derek Rivers, after a lackluster performance in training camp.
Rivers, a former third-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, has struggled to make an impact on the Patriots defense since entering the league. Despite flashes of potential early in his career, Rivers has failed to solidify himself as a consistent contributor on the field.
With the Patriots looking to bolster their pass rush heading into the season, it appears they have decided to part ways with Rivers in favor of younger, more promising options.
It remains to be seen where Rivers will land next, but it’s clear that his time in New England has come to an end. As the Patriots continue to make roster moves in preparation for the upcoming season, it will be interesting to see how they address the pass rush position moving forward.
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