Patriots Should Sign Three-Time All-Pro Pass Rusher This Offseason
Khalil Mack would be a great addition
The New England Patriots made moves to improve their pass rush last offseason, but may need to continue to do so this offseason.
K’Lavon Chaisson will be a free agent after the season, and the Patriots should be among the teams that want him. However, the Patriots rely heavily on their depth and use plenty of pass rushers in a rotation. Adding more players to join Chaisson and Harold Landry could be great.
Khalil Mack is a free agent, and he could be a great fit for the Patriots. Mack is a nine-time Pro Bowler, three-time First Team All-Pro and former Defensive Player of the Year. He is no longer in his prime and has not announced whether he will return next season.
He contemplated retirement last offseason before signing a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers. If he returns, he could be a great addition to the Patriots’ pass rush rotation.
Mack had 5.5 sacks and missed time last season with an elbow injury. He started 11 of 12 games in his age 34 season and proved he can still be an impactful player. Mack was a Pro Bowler as recently as 2024.
Mack is bound for Canton when he retires. He has 113 career sacks, 662 tackles, 148 tackles for a loss, 36 forced fumbles, 43 passes defended and is one of the best defensive players of this generation.
The Patriots would not need him to be a star. The way they utilize their group of pass rushers makes Mack a great fit. Additionally, his experience and leadership in the locker room would be great.
Mack has never won a Super Bowl and has made the playoffs just six times in his 12-year career. He could see the Patriots as a team that gives him a chance to win a ring.
