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Patriots fans will love this update on linebacker Harold Landry III
The New England Patriots have had the unenviable task of trying to find a way to build off their breakout 2025 campaign this offseason, which saw them make a surprise run to Super Bowl LX. The Pats didn’t prevail in that game, though, so the goal for the team moving forward involves finding a way to bring a seventh Lombardi Trophy back to 1 Patriot Place.
While bringing new players to town is crucial, there is a strong core group already in place that helped New England enjoy a successful season. One of those players is veteran linebacker Harold Landry III, who labored through an injury-plagued campaign. Still, Landry put up some solid numbers for the Patriots, but based on his recent offseason activity, it doesn’t sound like he’s content with what he accomplished last year.
Patriots Receive Encouraging Harold Landry III News
Last offseason, Landry was part of the Patriots’ spending spree, as the team signed him to a three-year, $43.5 million contract in free agency. Landry spent the first six seasons of his career with the Tennessee Titans, meaning he had ties to the team’s new head coach, Mike Vrabel. A star pass rusher, Landry earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2021 when he racked up a career-high 12 sacks for the Titans.
In his first year with the Patriots, Landry got off to a hot start before a lingering knee injury sapped him of his explosiveness. All in all, Landry finished with 49 tackles, 8.5 sacks, and one forced fumble over 15 games of action. However, given how the season finished, it’s clear that he had some unfinished business moving forward.
With K’Lavon Chaisson departing in free agency, a bigger spotlight has been placed on Landry heading into the 2026 campaign. While the team did sign Dre’Mont Jones, Landry is going to have to reemerge as the leader of New England’s pass rush. The team will be pleased to know, though, that Landry has been a constant presence at the team’s facility over the past couple of weeks as he looks to get his body healthy again.
“The Patriots’ voluntary offseason program begins April 20, but veteran edge rusher Harold Landry III has already been showing up at the team facility every day in recent weeks,” Mike Reiss of ESPN reported.
Harold Landry III Aiming to Lead Patriots Back to the Super Bowl
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Landry did all he could to gut out his injury last season, and while he must be commended for his toughness, there’s no ignoring the fact that his production left something to be desired late in the season. With a clean bill of health, though, Landry is hoping to be able to return to his dominant ways, which is something he appeared more than capable of doing early in 2025.
There’s a decent chance that the Pats will add some help in the pass-rushing department during the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, so it will be interesting to see who ends up working alongside Landry next season. Regardless of who joins him, though, expectations will be heightened for him and the team next year, which makes it important for him to ensure that he’s as ready as humanly possible for the 2026 campaign.
Owen Crisafulli Owen Crisafulli is an Email Newsletter Editor & Breaking News Writer at Heavy Sports. His work has also appeared on ClutchPoints, Sports Illustrated, The Sporting News, Athlon Sports, NESN Basketball Network, and FanSided, where he shared his insights on a variety of sports topics primarily surrounding the NFL, NBA, and MLB. More about Owen Crisafulli
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