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Patriots trade Keion White & 7th-round pick to 49ers for 6th-round pick

October 28, 2025

The Patriots have traded defensive end Keion White to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2026 6th-round pick for a 2026 7th-rounder according to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. White, who registered 5 sacks last season became expendable after not fitting into the new defensive scheme under Mike Vrabel. White was a healthy scratch on Sunday against the Browns. White was a second round pick out of Georgia Tech in…

Patriots Positional Preview: Defensive line

July 14, 2025

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The Patriots loaded up along the defensive line with the additions of Milton Williams, Joshua Farmer and Khyris Tonga. The three along with the returning Christian Barmore and Keion White gives the Patriots a formidable five man rotation. The defensive line will be counted on to get as much pressure as possible. The Patriots will blitz but is more about the front getting home. That is how the defense will…

Keion White continues to be one of the Patriots most candid and honest players

June 12, 2025

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Patriots defensive end Keion White proved on Tuesday why he is one of the most honest players to talk to in the Patriots locker room. White delivered some notably candid remarks after the team’s second mini-camp practice. The comments highlighted how a shift in coaching philosophy and atmosphere under new head coach Mike Vrabel has changed the organization in six short months. White’s comments also suggested a level of dissatisfaction…

Defense struggles to keep up in tough loss to Seahawks

September 16, 2024

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FOXBORO- A week ago the defense was the driving force in the Patriots 16-10 season opening win in Cincinnati. On Sunday against the Seahawks, it was a different story as the Patriots defense struggled to keep up with Seattle’s intermittent no-huddle offense in a 23-20 loss. The secondary in particular struggled giving up a 56 yard touchdown pass to D.K Metcalf in the first quarter on a slot fade route….

Seven points on the Patriots 16-10 win over the Bengals

September 9, 2024

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(AP Photo/Jeff Dean) The Patriots opened the season with a 16-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Thanks to an effective rushing attack and an opportunistic defense that sacked Joe Burrow three times and forced two turnovers, Jerod Mayo won his debut as head coach. Here are seven points on the Patriots win. 1. Stevenson carries the day: The Patriots game plan was obvious. Run the football and lean on the…

Keion White makes a positive first impression with the Patriots

August 11, 2023

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Image courtesy of Sports Illustrated First impressions are everything. If that is the case, then rookie defensive end Keion White made quite the impression last night in his preseason debut. White started the game at defensive end and played the first quarter and a half. He put consistent pressure on the Texans quarterbacks and was instrumental in a forced fumble that led to a Calvin Munson fumble recovery. https://twitter.com/newftbj/status/1689824642142220288?s=46&t=0-klhPVppXQ66vGpXhGesA White…

5 Patriots That Stood Out In The First Preseason Game

August 10, 2023

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The Patriots lost to the Texans, 20-9 in their first preseason game on Thursday night. Here are five players that stood out: Keion White: The Patriots’ second round pick was a monster on the defensive line against Houston. White consistently generated pressure against the pass and run. He had three tackles, a quarterback hit, and helped force a second quarter fumble that was recovered by Calvin Munson. Jalen Mills: Mills…

Patriots Rewind: Seven Points on the Patriots 20-9 loss to the Texans

August 10, 2023

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1. Defensive line impresses: The Patriots started several regulars defensively and they played well in the first quarter. Defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale and defensive end Keion White in particular were impressive. Both got consistent pressure on Texans rookie quarterback C.J Stroud and Ekaule had a sack. Anfernee Jennings and Carl Davis also played and did a good job of getting pressure as well. The defensive line was the lone bright…

Keion White is the perfect fit for the Patriots. In more ways than one.

July 30, 2023

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When you meet Keion White in person, the first you notice about him is his size. He is a big man. He also has a serious demeanor and a face that could serve as the model for a bust in the Peo Football Hall of Fame. Maybe someday, White will end up there. For now White is just focused on his first training camp and getting acclimated to playing in…

Patriots Training Camp Preview: Defensive Line

July 25, 2023

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The Patriots will once again most likely carry seven defensive lineman. Like most teams today, the Patriots like to rotate their defensive lineman based on down and distance and situation. The Patriots front boasts some versatile and talented players that fit the scheme well. The question is, can guys like Christian Barmore produce up to his ability? If Barmore ends up being the player most believe he can, this group…