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Linebacker Mack Wilson returns to New England on one-year deal

By Bryan Lambert, Boston 25 News Staff

New York Jets v New England Patriots FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 20: Mack Wilson Sr. #30 of the New England Patriots reacts after a sack against the New York Jets during the second half at Gillette Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

By Bryan Lambert, Boston 25 News Staff

FOXBORO — The Patriots are retaining a defensive role player and core special teamer.

Linebacker Mack Wilson will be returning to New England on a one-year deal with a $2.2 million price tag, according to reports.

While Wilson remained a constant presence on special teams in 2022, his defensive snap counts diminished as the season went on. After flanking Ja’Whaun Bentley as the Patriots’ starting off-ball linebacker in three of the first four weeks, Wilson saw zero defensive snaps in the Patriots’ last five games.

It’s possible Wilson’s impact on special teams alone has earned him the second campaign in Foxboro. The four-unit special teamer played on 62.1 percent of the team’s snaps on the kicking and punting units, registering 10 tackles. Only four Patriots saw more snaps in the game’s third phase and only Brenden Schooler and captain Mathew Slater registered more tackles.

Wilson arrived in New England by way of a swap with the Cleveland Browns for edge rusher Chase Winovich last season.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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