Patriots audition edge rushers ahead of Bills matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 10:10 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026

The New England Patriots conducted tryouts for outside linebackers Victor Dimukeje and Eric Watts on Tuesday ahead of their Week 4 game against the Buffalo Bills. Although neither player was signed, the team seeks to bolster its edge rushers. Dimukeje, a former sixth-round pick, has had stints with the Cardinals and Giants, while Watts, a rookie free agent in 2024, played for the Jets. The Patriots currently hold four edge defenders on their roster and two on the practice squad. They travel to Buffalo for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff.
- •Victor Dimukeje and Eric Watts tried out for the Patriots
- •Patriots have two open roster spots ahead of Week 4
- •Dimukeje has played 55 games in the NFL over four seasons
- •Watts registered 23 tackles in 18 games with the Jets
- •Patriots face the Bills on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
- 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots try out 2 edge rushers ahead of Bills game
"The Patriots are looking at a pair of free agents heading into Week 4.
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