ESPN maps out Patriots trade where Lions get their 'revenge' after prior fleecing
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ESPN maps out Patriots trade where Lions get their 'revenge' after prior fleecing
"As the Patriots continue to assess their options ahead of Tuesday's roster cutdown day, the future of Anfernee Jennings in Foxborough remains uncertain. The 28-year-old veteran has said all of the right things about wanting to stay in New England as of late, with the 2020 third-round pick also producing on the field during preseason action (three sacks against Minnesota)."
""There was a time when New England once looted the Lions for a talented, two-way linebacker who didn't fit their system and landed an underrated player in Kyle Van Noy. The Lions are here to get their revenge," Barnwell said. "A former third-round pick by previous Patriots coach Bill Belichick, Jennings is a stout run defender on the edge who had n"
The Patriots must decide Anfernee Jennings' roster fate ahead of Tuesday's cutdown. Jennings, 28, has indicated a desire to remain and produced three preseason sacks against Minnesota. Extended playing time into fourth quarters raised questions about his fit with Mike Vrabel's revamped defense and his pass-rushing profile. New England could release Jennings or seek a trade to recover value. One proposed deal would send Jennings plus a 2026 seventh-round pick to Detroit in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, a small upgrade compared with cutting him outright and reminiscent of a past low-cost Lions acquisition.
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