The New England Patriots had one of the quietest trade deadlines in recent memory, with general manager Eliot Wolf choosing to stand pat rather than make aggressive moves to bolster a defense that desperately needs reinforcement. While the front office's restraint may have been calculated, the reality is that New England remains woefully underprepared at the edge rusher position heading into a critical stretch of the season. There is one move that could immediately address this glaring weakness: signing veteran defensive end DeMarcus Walker to provide depth, versatility, and experience.
Walker remains unsigned as of November 2025 after being released by the Chicago Bears in February, a shocking development for a player who started 34 consecutive games over the past two seasons. The Patr

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