Patriots Predicted to Sign Boye Mafe for $76M

0:00For the NFL, it's March 5th. Here's what's happening. The New England Patriots head into the off season with lots of cap space and clear needs, especially at edge rusher to pressure quarterbacks better. Patriots insider Chad Graf predicts they will target boymate from the Seattle Seahawks, signing him to boost their defense right away. Malfe broke out with nine sacks in his second season back in 2023, but he saw fewer snaps last year after Seattle revamped their line. He still may plays with 31 tackles and two sacks, showing his upside as a disruptive force. In their Super Bowl loss to Seattle, the Seahawks constantly hit Ricky Drake May, highlighting New England's past rush struggles. The team wants someone who can start day one and change that dynamic. Graf sees the Patriots handing Malfe a four-year deal worth $76 million. That fits their pattern, like when they grabbed a rotational guy from a strong defense last year and turned him into a key player. This move would give New England a solid stopgap

1:00at the position while they draft and develop a younger talent. With edge rusher's commanding top money, Malfe offers good value and link to fit their scheme. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music. S-O-L-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O-D-E-S-O-L-I-S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-Lo.com.