The Patriots aren’t done shopping. On Friday, Bill Belichick & Co. agreed to sign linebacker Raekwon McMillan to a one-year deal (Twitter link via NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero). 
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McMillan spent the early part of his career with the Dolphins before being shipped to the Raiders last August. He came off the bench in most games, finishing the year with 27 stops and one forced fumble.
The hard-hitting linebacker came into the league as a second-round pick in 2017. He flashed at times and even ranked as Miami’s best defensive player in 2019, according to Pro Football Focus. The Dolphins considered a long-term extension for him at one point but, ultimately, they were unwilling to commit. The timing wasn’t great either — talks petered out amidst the pandemic.
McMillan’s pass coverage is suspect, but he’s a solid run-blocker who should see time in the Patriots’ rotation. He’ll be joined by fellow new arrival Matt Judon in that group, along with scores of other fresh faces in the locker room.
IMHO, the Pats will part ways with Hightower. $12.5 mil is steep and the Pats asked Hightower to restructure last year, so with a reduced Cap, I’m sure that price tag place his contract at risk.
Completely agree. Hopefully they can find value either in trade or agreement to take less with incentives. If not, have a nice day
I hate how logical this is.
No chance.
Hightower and Bill will find a way to keep him in NE
Really struggles in pass coverage. Younger than Hightower but that’s it.