While some fans may be confused by the decision to add Ngakoue to a Patriots team that looks more like a rebuilding team than a playoff contender, one person who is very into the move is the player himself, who actually doesn't mind playing for a lousy team with plenty of snaps to spare.

The New England Patriots defense will not have all hands on deck in Week 11 against the Los Angeles Rams. However, it will have some big names available that were previously not part of the equation.

The Patriots defense was expected to repeat their production from the 2023 season, which saw them within the top-5 defenses in the league in many categories. Because most of the players from last year's team were still on the roster,

FOXBORO — Patriots outside linebackers coach Drew Wilkins has a history with his newest pass rusher.

Yannick Ngakoue has amassed 70.5 sacks through 128 NFL games. But the New England Patriots claimed the veteran linebacker off waivers with more than pass rush in mind.

It’s one thing for the Patriots to lose because they don’t have the talent, as has been the case for many games this season. That was expected when they entered the season with one of the worst rosters in the NFL.