The New England Patriots have interest in pending free agent linebacker Brennan Scarlett, according to NFL Network’s Mike Giardi.
The 28-year-old linebacker spent 2021 with the Miami Dolphins after a five-year stint with the Houston Texans, so he has no shortage of Patriots ties, with time under former Patriots play-caller Brian Flores and former Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien.
Scarlett has 158 career tackles, 5.5 sacks and one interception. He hasn’t had a starting role for an entire season, with a career-high 10 starts for the Texans in 2019. New England might envision a backup role for the linebacker.