Top 5 Free-Agent LB Called ‘Good Fit’ For Patriots

The New England Patriots need help at several positions. The team may to lose some of the veterans in free agency, meaning Bill Belichick will have to target multiple players in the offseason. Veteran linebacker Kyle Van Noy was the first player to leave the team. His release gave the team a $9 million cap space. Van Noy’s departure will trigger an avalanche of moves. Dont’a Hightower, Jamie Collins, and a few other players may leave the team, too. If Hightower doesn’t sign with the Patriots in free agency, Belichick will need to add depth at linebacker. A LB may be a good fit for the Patriots.

Gregg Rosenthal believes that Atlanta Falcons’ Foye Oluokun is a “good fit in a Patriots-style defense.” Will these comments motivate the Patriots to try their chances with the talented player?

Oluokun is really fast and is relatively young. Belichick won’t add another aging veteran. The Falcons LB will turn 27 in August and offers the right versatility for any NFL team.

Oluokun joined the NFL in 2018 and led the league in 2021.

Falcons LB is a good fit for the Patriots

The Patriots had great offensive and defensive players this past season. This doesn’t change the fact that they could use a speedy linebacker like Oluokun.

The LB will go for a big raise. He may get up a four-year deal worth $40 million. Will the Patriots give him that much? Robert Kraft told Belichick to get great free agents. Belichick spent a lot of money to lure the best free agents on the market.

New England has to address several issues this offseason. They need linebackers, but they also need receivers. N’Keal Harry will probably end up somewhere else. Nelson Agholor wasn’t the best receiver on Belichick’s roster either. Julian Edelman announced his retirement and the Patriots need to replace him as soon as possible.

The Patriots have entered a regular season too soon which gives them enough time to target cheaper options. Let’s see what happens later in the offseason. There are several potential scenarios. The Patriots have a chance to get top players.