# Patriots Defense Rebuilds Without Key Players | New England Patriots News

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Podcast: [New England Patriots News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-england-patriots-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7434912)
Published: 2026-07-12T22:04:51+00:00
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The Patriots’ defense last year was a gritty, unexpected force—winning three playoff games despite injuries, with backups like Khyiris Tonga and Jack Gibbens stepping up and edge rushers combining for 13 sacks. But with key players like Chaisson, Tonga, Jennings, and Gibbens gone, depth questions loom as camp opens. ESPN ranks them seventh overall but flags edge rusher as their biggest weakness. New signings like Dre’Mont Jones and returning stars Barmore and Williams aim to fill the void, while Williams says the locker room’s “dawgs” are locked in, hungry to repeat—and surpass—their playoff success. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/38e78a99891b2a31

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