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2016 Patriots Free Agency: 8 Possible AFC East Signings

By Connor Fulton

Sep 20, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Percy Harvin (18) is tackled by New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) during the first half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Percy Harvin (18) is tackled by New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) during the first half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Patriots free agency Demario Davis
Dec 27, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets inside linebacker Demario Davis (56) greets New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after the Jets win at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Demario Davis

One of the more underrated linebackers in the NFL, Davis appears to be headed for the open market.

With Jerod Mayo out of the picture entirely, the Patriots are in the market for an inside linebacker. Certainly, Davis would be an upgrade over current depth players Jonathan Freeny, Darius Fleming and Dekoda Watson and so on.

Davis put forth another solid season in 2015, accumulating 89 tackles and two sacks. It should be noted that Davis is very durable having never missed a regular season games in four NFL seasons.

6 best names on Patriots’ roster

In eight career games against the Patriots, Davis has more tackles (54) than he does against any other team.

You have to respect the defensive prowess of the Jets, and if the Patriots were able to nab one of that unit’s more vibrant pieces, it would be huge.

Next: 4. Quinton Coples

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