New England Patriots ' outside linebackers coach Mike Smith had high praise for undrafted rookie linebacker Elijah Ponder.

With the Vikings offense backed up near their goal line, undrafted pass rush Elijah Ponder worked through a pair of blockers to help disrupt Minnesota’s quarterback. It left Smith with goosebumps. “I’m fired up about that kid.

FOXBORO — Patriots outside linebackers coach Mike Smith has worked with several Pro Bowl pass rushers over his 15-year coaching career, yet sees something new in one of his youngest players. Undrafted rookie Elijah Ponder is “probably one of the best (undrafted) free agent pickups” Smith said he’s ever seen,

Kyle Dugger's time with the Patriots may be coming to an end, and he's not the only defensive veteran the team is reportedly looking to move.

As Cincinnati Bengals star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson is entering the final year of his current contract, he'd like an extension. What is the story, is the way the Bengals have seemingly bungled the situation.

The Patriots have the perfect trade package to send to the Bengals for an elite pass rusher ahead of the 2025 NFL season.