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Patriots Need To Sign Former Chargers First Round Pick To Address Hole On Roster After Draft
TL;DR
The New England Patriots are looking to strengthen their linebacker depth after the draft. Kenneth Murray Jr., a former first-round pick, remains a free agent and could be a valuable addition.
Key points
- Patriots had a solid draft but need linebacker depth
- Namdi Obiazor was drafted in the sixth round
- Kenneth Murray Jr. is a free agent and could be signed
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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr.
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The New England Patriots had a solid draft, but there are still some holes on the roster that the team could look to address. One of those holes is depth at linebacker.
The Patriots drafted Namdi Obiazor in the sixth round to add some depth at linebacker, but outside of Robert Spillane and Christian Ellis, the room is rather thin. The team has K.J. Britt, Chad Muma and Otis Reese, but the team could use a better, more experienced option in the room. Kenneth Murray Jr. is still a free agent and could be a solid addition.
Murray was a first-round pick by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2020. He spent last season with the Dallas Cowboys and has experience as both an outside linebacker and an inside linebacker. He has played in 90 games, starting 83 of them, in his career.
Q&A
Why do the Patriots need to sign Kenneth Murray Jr.?
The Patriots need to sign Kenneth Murray Jr. to enhance their linebacker depth, as their current roster lacks experienced options.
Who are the current linebackers on the Patriots' roster?
The current linebackers include Robert Spillane, Christian Ellis, K.J. Britt, Chad Muma, and Otis Reese.
What position did Kenneth Murray Jr. play in college?
Kenneth Murray Jr. played as a linebacker in college before being drafted in the first round by the Los Angeles Chargers.
