Patriots' Edge Rusher Crisis | Sports News

The Patriots’ Super Bowl run in 2025 was powered by A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, but their biggest worry for 2026? The pass rush. With KLavon Chaisson gone and DreMont Jones unproven, they’re relying on a mix of rookies and raw talent — including Elijah Ponder and Gabe Jacas — to fill the void. If this unit doesn’t deliver fast, expect trade rumors to swirl as Mike Vrabel’s defense faces its toughest test yet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c3a432c9e9f8ed5e