Patriots face Uchenna Nwosu and Seahawks in upcoming season opener

The New England Patriots open their season Wednesday against the Seattle Seahawks. New England continues to seek consistent pass-rushing depth, with Uchenna Nwosu identified as a potential impact player for the Seattle defense. Nwosu recorded seven sacks and 35 combined tackles last season, continuing a career that began with a 9.5-sack rookie performance. The Seahawks defensive end previously recorded a hit and an interception returned for a touchdown against Patriots quarterback Drake Maye during Super Bowl LX. New England has integrated new personnel at the edge position this year, including Dre'Mont Jones, Elijah Ponder, and Gabe Jacas, to address gaps along the defensive front. The Patriots' offensive line will attempt to contain the Seattle pass rush following a season-ending performance against the same opponent that included six sacks on Maye.

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