The New England Patriots have interest in pending free agent linebacker Brennan Scarlett, according to NFL Network’s Mike Giardi.
The 28-year-old linebacker spent 2021 with the Miami Dolphins after a five-year stint with the Houston Texans, so he has no shortage of Patriots ties, with time under former Patriots play-caller Brian Flores and former Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien.
Scarlett has 158 career tackles, 5.5 sacks and one interception. He hasn’t had a starting role for an entire season, with a career-high 10 starts for the Texans in 2019. New England might envision a backup role for the linebacker.
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Free agent linebacker Brennan Scarlett won't break the bank but he will get some attention here in free agency. Several teams, including the #Patriots, have interest.
— Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) March 14, 2022
New England has a few pending free agents at linebacker, with Dont’a Hightower, Ja’Whaun Bentley and Jamie Collins set to hit the open market. New England also cut linebacker Kyle Van Noy to free up cap space.
Scarlett could be a more reasonably priced option when compared to those three players.
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