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New England Patriots: Free agents who could sign with defending Super Bowl champs

By Marcus Stanois

Oct 16, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans cornerback Jason McCourty (30) breaks up a pass intended for Cleveland Browns tight end Gary Barnidge (82) in the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans cornerback Jason McCourty (30) breaks up a pass intended for Cleveland Browns tight end Gary Barnidge (82) in the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 13, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Jared Odrick (75) waves to the crowd against the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter at EverBank Field. The Jaguars won 51-16. Mandatory Credit: Jim Steve-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Jared Odrick (75) waves to the crowd against the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter at EverBank Field. The Jaguars won 51-16. Mandatory Credit: Jim Steve-USA TODAY Sports /

Jared Odrick, DE (age 29)

Odrick likely wouldn’t be a long-term stay in New England given the youth and upside of the defensive line. Like Knighton and Kuhn last season, signing Odrick would add veteran depth to the defense for training camp.

Injuries kept Odrick off the field for most of 2016, in six games he had nine tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble. During his career, he has two sacks and an interception in nine games against New England.

The Patriots have seven defensive ends on their current roster, including 2017 draft choices Derek Rivers and Deatrich Wise Jr.

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