Cory Durden’s Rise with Patriots | NFL News

0:00It's September 2nd. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage on Corey with the story. The New England Patriots snagged defensive tackle Corey Durdon late last season, and he ended up being a surprisingly big contributor on their interior. Defensive line. He played a lot of snaps, more than many expected, especially considering he joined the team after the initial roster cuts. He's now heading into his second year with the team, and at 27 years old, he's looking to build on that momentum. Durdon's journey to New England was a bit of a road trip. He bounced around a few teams before landing with the Patriots. He spent time with the Lions, Rams, and Giants, even making it to their practice squads at different points. It wasn't until he arrived in Foxboro that he really found a consistent role and started making an impact on the field. Before the NFL, Durdon played College Ball at Florida State and then transferred to NC State, where he earned all ACC honors twice. He came into the league as an undrafted free agent, so his path wasn't exactly laid

1:03out for him. He had to fight for every opportunity, and that scrappy mentality seems to be what got him noticed by the Patriots. Looking ahead to the upcoming season, Durdon is expected to take on a more significant role. With some changes on the defensive line, he might step into responsibilities previously held by other players. While he's not necessarily seen as a superstar, his ability to contribute, especially with his past rushing skills, has kept him on the roster and in. The mix for playing time. His contract situation is pretty straightforward, and his roster spot seems secure for now. The real question is how much he'll be featured in the defensive scheme. He showed flashes of solid play, particularly in pressuring the quarterback, but his run defense is an area that needs improvement if he wants to. Delidify a starting position long term.