"The Patriots were 22nd in sacks per game this season. While Milton Williams and Christian Barmore are one of the league's best interior duos, the edge lacked elite playmaking ability. Harold Landry's lack of production down the stretch was likely in large part due to injury, but K'Lavon Chaisson is still set to be a free agent. Anfernee Jennings and Elijah Ponder were sound depth pieces, but the former doens't offer much in the way of pass rush."
"The Broncos' defensive line is one of the best in the league. Nik Bonitto and Jonathan Cooper are one of the league's premier edge duos, while Zach Allen is a stout run defender and interior presence in the middle. D.J. Jones and Malcolm Roach both recently received extensions, while Sai'vion Jones, a third-round pick out of LSU in 2025, will return in '26 after playing just 33 snaps last season due to injury."
The New England Patriots possess the 10th most effective cap space in the NFL. Improving the offense will likely be a priority, but bolstering the defense—especially the front seven—remains important. The Patriots ranked 22nd in sacks per game this season. Milton Williams and Christian Barmore form one of the league's best interior duos, while the edge lacked elite playmaking. Harold Landry's late-season dip was likely injury-related, and K'Lavon Chaisson is set to be a free agent. Anfernee Jennings and Elijah Ponder provided depth but offered limited pass-rush. John Franklin-Myers is a potential fit given his disruptive, versatile play.
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