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Bedard: Thoughts on Patriots' initial 53-man roster - Lack of edge talent/depth is glaring

By Greg A. Bedardat BSJ Headquarters

August 30, 2026

Keeping just four edge players — with two being rookies (Gabe Jacas, Hutchins) and a 2025 UDFA (Elijah Ponder) — while keeping five off-the-ball linebackers (including two rookies in Khalil Jacobs and Namdi Obiazor) was the most shocking decision.Read More

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