Patriots eye Shaq Thompson as defensive depth option
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 5:57 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The New England Patriots are reportedly considering linebacker Shaq Thompson, currently on the Buffalo Bills' practice squad, for their defense. This speculation follows the Patriots' recent signing of defensive tackle DaQuan Jones, a former Bills player. Sources indicate that Thompson, a seasoned veteran with 118 NFL starts, could be seen as a solution to the team's linebacker depth issues after he contributed to the Bills last season. The potential move is still uncertain, but Thompson's prior visit with Jones to New England raises the possibility of a reunion.
- •Patriots signed DaQuan Jones last week from the Bills.
- •Shaq Thompson has 118 career NFL starts.
- •Thompson played six games for the Bills in the last season.
- •Thompson's base salary would not be guaranteed if signed post-Week 1.
- •Patriots are exploring ways to improve linebacker depth.
- 5:57 PMYahoo Sports — Could Patriots consider run at former first-round draft pick defender?
"One Patriots insider wonders if the team might consider making a run at Bills defender Shaq Thompson.
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