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USA Today
08-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
3 Patriots free agents still remain unsigned by a team
The rush of free agency is in the rearview, but the search for another opportunity never really ends for unsigned NFL players. That group includes three New England Patriots players signed to the team last year. There have been sweeping changes within the Patriots organization since the arrival of Mike Vrabel as the new head coach and de facto decision-maker. One of the apparent goals was creating a new vision that wasn't hampered by remnants of the past. That led to Vrabel moving on from the last remaining hangovers from the Super Bowl era in New England. Fan-favorite players, such as David Andrews, Jonathan Jones, Deatrich Wise, Joe Cardona and Ja'Whaun Bentley were shown the door. Andrews decided to retire from playing football, while Wise, Cardona and Jones landed on their feet elsewhere. That leaves Bentley as one of three Patriots free agents who still remain unsigned. LB Ja'Whaun Bentley The fact that Bentley remains unsigned is a head-scratcher considering he's one of the better linebackers in the league. He's a proven locker room leader and a former Super Bowl champion. One would think teams would be knocking down the door for his services. Yet, all has been completely silent on the Bentley front since his release. He suffered a season-ending pectoral injury early last season. Perhaps he's waiting for the right opportunity to jump back in the mix with another football team. Unless he suffered an injury setback, he should have plenty left in the tank at 28 years old. RB JaMycal Hasty JaMycal Hasty appeared in 15 games for the Patriots last season and carried the ball 20 times for 69 yards. Most of his work came on special teams, but he was occasionally utilized in the offensive backfield as a change-of-pace option. He's a shifty veteran with the ball in his hands, and he also has the versatility to catch passes out of the backfield. The Patriots didn't utilize his receiving skills as well as they would have liked, but he was also buried on the depth chart behind Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson. EDGE Oshane Ximines Oshane Ximines showed promise as a player who could contribute defensively for the Patriots during training camp. The team was hurting for pass-rushing help, and Ximines initially looked like a player who could boost them in that effort. There was hope that the Patriots could tap into something the New York Giants couldn't with the former third-round draft pick. However, that hope died quickly in New England. Ximines became an afterthought and ended up on injured reserve early in the season. Time will tell if the 28-year-old defender has an opportunity to turn things around in 2025. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Arizona Cardinals could target former Patriots LB Ja'Whaun Bentley
The Arizona Cardinals have addressed the inside linebacker position with a pair of free agent signings, adding Akeem Davis-Gaither and Mykal Walker. But a more experienced option to be the Cardinals' starting Mike linebacker is available, one who general manager Monti Ossenfort has ties to. The New England Patriots released linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley in a salary cap-saving move. Advertisement Bentley played in only two games last season, suffering a season-ending torn pectoral muscle. The 28-year-old former team captain was a starter for New England since 2020. Before 2024, he had three consecutive seasons of at least 100 total tackles. Bentley was drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round in 2018. At that time, Ossenfort was the director of scouting. While Davis-Gaither is expected to be the starter but has not been a full-time starter in his career other than in the case of an injured starter. Bentley, if healthy, would be productive and give the leadership the Cardinals need. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts. This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: Arizona Cardinals could target recently released LB Ja'Whaun Bentley
USA Today
30-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Arizona Cardinals could target former Patriots LB Ja'Whaun Bentley
Arizona Cardinals could target former Patriots LB Ja'Whaun Bentley The Cardinals signed a pair of LBs in free agency but they could target a veteran GM Monti Ossenfort knows well. The Arizona Cardinals have addressed the inside linebacker position with a pair of free agent signings, adding Akeem Davis-Gaither and Mykal Walker. But a more experienced option to be the Cardinals' starting Mike linebacker is available, one who general manager Monti Ossenfort has ties to. The New England Patriots released linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley in a salary cap-saving move. Bentley played in only two games last season, suffering a season-ending torn pectoral muscle. The 28-year-old former team captain was a starter for New England since 2020. Before 2024, he had three consecutive seasons of at least 100 total tackles. Bentley was drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round in 2018. At that time, Ossenfort was the director of scouting. While Davis-Gaither is expected to be the starter but has not been a full-time starter in his career other than in the case of an injured starter. Bentley, if healthy, would be productive and give the leadership the Cardinals need. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
Reuters
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Reports: Patriots to release LB Ja'Whaun Bentley
March 28 - The New England Patriots plan to release starting linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley, multiple media outlets reported on Friday. Bentley appeared to confirm the reports on social media, writing "New England!! Thank You for Everything!! It's Been a Blessing." A three-time captain, Bentley played in just two games last season after sustaining a torn left pectoral muscle. Bentley, 28, recorded triple-digit tackle totals in his previous three seasons with the team. A Super Bowl champion with New England, Bentley totaled 509 tackles, 10.5 sacks and four forced fumbles in 83 career games (68 starts). He was selected by the Patriots in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft of Purdue. Bentley was scheduled to earn a $4.35 million base salary this season.
Miami Herald
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Reports: Patriots to release LB Ja'Whaun Bentley
The New England Patriots plan to release starting linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley, multiple media outlets reported on Friday. Bentley appeared to confirm the reports on social media, writing "New England!! Thank You for Everything!! It's Been a Blessing." A three-time captain, Bentley played in just two games last season after sustaining a torn left pectoral muscle. Bentley, 28, recorded triple-digit tackle totals in his previous three seasons with the team. A Super Bowl champion with New England, Bentley totaled 509 tackles, 10.5 sacks and four forced fumbles in 83 career games (68 starts). He was selected by the Patriots in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft of Purdue. Bentley was scheduled to earn a $4.35 million base salary this season. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2025 - All Rights Reserved
