The New England Patriots are actively working to rebuild their linebacker unit ahead of the NFL Draft. With Robert Spillane and Christian Elliss as the only proven options returning, the team has seen significant turnover, losing players like Jack Gibbens to the Arizona Cardinals, cutting Jahlani Tavai, and trading Marte Mapu to Houston. Eliot Wolf, the Patriots' Executive Vice President of Player Personnel, expressed confidence in the depth of the current linebacker group but acknowledged its lack of high-end talent. He indicated that the Patriots are likely to use one of their 11 draft picks on an off-the-ball linebacker, particularly focusing on Day 3 options. Players such as Kaleb Elarms-Orr, Taurean York, and Bryce Boettcher are among those projected to be available on that day, fitting the team's desired athletic profile. Wolf described the current depth as solid but noted that it might not be as strong as initially anticipated.