Bill Belichick continues to build the New England Patriots’ roster with former Alabama Crimson Tide players.
The Patriots drafted Mac Jones and Christian Barmore last year, while having Damien Harris, Dont’a Hightower and Anfernee Jennings on the roster. On Tuesday, the Patriots traded Chase Winovich to the Cleveland Browns for former Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson.
Wilson, 24, is an off-the-ball linebacker that brings speed to a position that lacked it in 2021. The Patriots released Kyle Van Noy and could potentially lose Hightower, Ja’Whaun Bentley and/or Jamie Collins in free agency. Wilson adds much-needed depth and is a player that fits the mold of what the Patriots want at linebacker going forward.
He gained a warm welcome from his former teammate, Jones.
BAMA. @5mackwilson1 let’s work https://t.co/PsEcZJ1vog
— Mac Jones (@MacJones_10) March 15, 2022
The Patriots are handicapped financially and haven’t made any big splashes in free agency yet.
