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Patriots: 5 players who will enter training camp on roster bubble

By Patrick Morgan

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 17: Terrence Brooks #25 of the New England Patriots reacts after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 17, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 17: Terrence Brooks #25 of the New England Patriots reacts after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 17, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 22: Brandon Copeland #51 of the New York Jets readies at the line of scrimmage during the first half of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium on December 22, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 22: Brandon Copeland #51 of the New York Jets readies at the line of scrimmage during the first half of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium on December 22, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

Brandon Copeland

When Brandon Copeland signed a $1.1 million contract to join the Patriots in free agency back in March, it appeared like he was on the fast track to help replace some of the production lost from the departed LB trio of Kyle Van Noy, Jamie Collins Sr, and Elandon Roberts.

All that has changed now in light of April’s NFL Draft.

New England selected Josh Uche out of Michigan with the 60th overall pick and then Alabama’s Anfernee Jennings with the 87th overall pick. The two outside linebackers were immediately inserted into the second-string projection for the Patriots depth chart behind presumed 2020 starters like Chase Winovich, John Simon, and Ja’Whaun Bentley.

Copeland still has more experience than Uche and Jennings — as well as Wyoming inside linebacker Cassh Maluia, another 2020 draft selection — but he could be challenged for roster relevancy if some of these youngsters come on this summer.

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