The Patriots announced today that they have released LB Ja'Whaun Bentley.
New England Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. The New England Patriots announced today that they have released LB Ja'Whaun Bentley.
Bentley, 28, was originally a fifth-round draft pick (143rd overall) by New England out of Purdue in the 2018 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-2, 250-pounder, has played in 83 regular season games with 68 starts and has registered 272 total tackles, 10 sacks, 2 interceptions, 11 passes defensed, 4 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery. In addition, the four-time team captain and Super Bowl LIII champion has played in two postseason games with one start, totaling 6 tackles. Last season with New England, Bentley was limited to just two games due to injury, finishing with 12 total tackles and half a sack.
