Patriots Meet with Veteran Free Agents Shaq Thompson and DaQuan Jones
The New England Patriots conducted meetings with linebacker Shaq Thompson and defensive lineman DaQuan Jones, both veteran free agents, on Tuesday.
Thompson, who played ten seasons with the Carolina Panthers, signed with the Buffalo Bills after being released in the 2025 offseason. In the previous season, he recorded 56 tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble during the regular season, followed by 13 tackles and an interception in the playoffs. He was drafted by Carolina in 2015 and was a consistent starter, although injuries limited his appearances in his final two seasons.
DaQuan Jones, who was Thompson's teammate in both Carolina and Buffalo, has spent the last four years with the Bills, starting all 51 games he played. Last season, he achieved 22 tackles, three sacks, one interception, and one forced fumble.
