The New England Patriots made it to the Super Bowl last season, despite a below-average pass rush for most of the year.

The Patriots’ pass rush had some big moments in the playoffs, but had just 35 sacks in the regular season. With K’Lavon Chaisson now gone, the team has not really done anything to improve in the area. They signed Dre’Mont Jones to replace Chaisson, and could still add a pass rusher in the draft.

However, if they wish to add a veteran, they could look at Kyle Van Noy. Van Noy has spent most of his career with the Patriots, winning two Super Bowls with the team. He is a free agent, coming off a down year, who could help the pass rush at least a little bit.

Van Noy was a Pro Bowler as recently as 2024, but had just two sacks last season. In 2024, he had 12.5 sacks, a career high. Van Noy has 57 career sacks, with 21.5 coming with the Patriots. Van Noy started his career with the Detroit Lions, but the Patriots traded for him in 2016.

In 2017, he signed a two-year deal with the Patriots. In 2020, he signed a four-year deal with the Miami Dolphins, but was released after just one season. He signed a two-year deal with the Patriots, but was released after one season. He spent a year with the Los Angeles Chargers before landing with the Baltimore Ravens.

He may not have had a standout year, but he has always seemed to perform in a Patriots jersey. He is a veteran who could help fill a leadership role as well. He would not be expensive, and at worst, would be a depth signing.

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