The trade deadline is fast approaching, and a recent report indicated the New England Patriots want to trade edge defender Anfernee Jennings. This is something of a surprise on the surface, as New England is 7-2 and tied for the best record in football. Generally speaking, teams like these don't sell players at the deadline. However, a deeper dive shows that Jennings is simply not a fit for the current regime.

Selected in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the Alabama product had his moments under former head coach Bill Belichick. While he never did much as a pass rusher, Jennings was one of the league's most efficient run defenders and a valuable situational player in that scheme. However, current head coach Mike Vrabel has not utilized him in that role, and it makes sense for the te

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