Patriots host veteran cornerback Brian Poole on free agent visit amid defensive struggles, per report

Simply days after permitting 567 yards of whole offense — probably the most through the Invoice Belichick period — the New England Patriots are scanning the free agent marketplace for some assistance on the defensive aspect of the ball. In response to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Patriots are bringing in veteran cornerback Brian Poole for a exercise on Wednesday. The 29-year-old was most lately with the Saints after he signed with the membership over the summer season. New Orleans launched Poole earlier this month. 

Previous to his transient stint with the Saints, Poole was seemingly extra recognized by the Patriots throughout his stints with the Falcons and Jets. He signed with Atlanta as an undrafted free agent again in 2016 and spent three seasons with the group, together with the 2016 season the place the Falcons misplaced to New England in Super Bowl LI. In that sport, Poole totaled 4 tackles. 

Extra lately, Poole has been with the Jets. In 2020, he totaled 44 tackles, two interceptions and 7 go breakups for New York over 9 video games earlier than taking place with an damage. 

Poole may very well be an intriguing addition to a Patriots secondary that may very well be searching for depth behind J.C. Jackson, Jalen Mills and Jonathan Jones. In response to Soccer Outsiders, the Patriots go protection ranks twenty third within the NFL in DVOA.