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New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel lauded his edge rusher unit at the team’s final mandatory minicamp practice.
According to the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed, Vrabel raved about the way that his unit, headlined by Dre’Mont Jones, has impressed him thus far this offseason.
"That's a good group,” Vrabel said. “I'm excited about adding Dre, the development of (Elijah) Ponder and (Bradyn) Swinson, added (Jesse) Luketa and some young guys."
The Patriots signed Jones to a three-year, $36.5 million deal in free agency to be their new starting edge rusher opposite Harold Landry. Jones is coming off a career year in 2025 and has harped on his drive to work hard in preparation for next season.
Ponder recorded four sacks and five quarterback hits last season across 15 games played for the Patriots. Swinson recorded one tackle in three games played as a rookie in 2025, but he has made an impression on Vrabel with his preparation this spring.
The Patriots also signed Luketa in the offseason after he recorded three sacks in his last season played in 2024 with the Arizona Cardinals.
The team also has heralded rookie edge rusher Gabe Jacas, as well as Quintayvious Hutchins on their depth chart at edge rusher, giving Ponder, Swinson and Luketa competition for snaps for next season.
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According to the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed, Vrabel raved about the way that his unit, headlined by Dre’Mont Jones, has impressed him thus far this offseason.
"That's a good group,” Vrabel said. “I'm excited about adding Dre, the development of (Elijah) Ponder and (Bradyn) Swinson, added (Jesse) Luketa and some young guys."
The Patriots signed Jones to a three-year, $36.5 million deal in free agency to be their new starting edge rusher opposite Harold Landry. Jones is coming off a career year in 2025 and has harped on his drive to work hard in preparation for next season.
Ponder recorded four sacks and five quarterback hits last season across 15 games played for the Patriots. Swinson recorded one tackle in three games played as a rookie in 2025, but he has made an impression on Vrabel with his preparation this spring.
The Patriots also signed Luketa in the offseason after he recorded three sacks in his last season played in 2024 with the Arizona Cardinals.
The team also has heralded rookie edge rusher Gabe Jacas, as well as Quintayvious Hutchins on their depth chart at edge rusher, giving Ponder, Swinson and Luketa competition for snaps for next season.
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This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Patriots coach Mike Vrabel shared true thoughts on banged-up edge unit
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