Patriots evaluate Joshua Farmer ahead of his second NFL season

The New England Patriots are assessing the development of defensive tackle Joshua Farmer as he enters his second season in the NFL. Farmer, selected in the fourth round of the 2025 draft, experienced a challenging rookie year, limited by injuries that caused him to miss seven games. In 2025, he appeared in 13 games, making 15 tackles and registering one takeaway. Farmer's potential is viewed as uncertain compared to teammates Milton Williams and Khyiris Tonga, who were signed during the offseason as key contributors. His ability to consistently apply his technical skills and improve his leverage against double teams are areas the coaching staff will focus on for his growth this season.

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