The New England Patriots are reportedly boosting their defensive front by signing former Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle David Olajiga to a deal. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the news on Sunday.
Olajiga, an English native, will be joining the team through the International Pathway Program. The move comes a couple of days before the Patriots’ veterans are slated to report to training camp.
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Olajiga will be joining a much-improved Patriots defensive front spearheaded by Christian Barmore and Milton Williams. Rookie defensive tackle Joshua Farmer is expected to factor in significantly as well. The 27-year-old international defender will be looking to work his way in as a rotational piece or depth option for the Patriots.
The Patriots were the worst team in the league in sack percentage, and they also ranked in the bottom half in rushing defense last season. So they are clearly looking to get more push up front and dominate in the trenches.
Training camp is about opportunities and making the most of them. We’ll see what Olajiga makes of his opportunity this summer.
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This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Patriots reportedly signing former Rams DT ahead of training camp