Dwayne Johnson reunites coach Will Summers and Fletcher Cox

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Patriots Beat Writer - Dave Meltzer

After an 0-5 start and a defense that couldn't seem to stay off the field, speculation swarmed the Patriots with many believing that head coach Dwayne Johnson was going to revert back to the 3-4 and dismiss Will Summers of his duties. Afterall, when a season has been presumed 'given up' for his teams, that is what Johnson has done. However, ever since taking the mantle with the Patriots, Johnson has taken a different approach to his decision making and roster building, proving that he isn't giving up until the numbers say the season is over.

Before preparing for the Bills, Johnson sat down one on one with Will Summers and asked the coach what was missing from his unit that could help the team improve. According to our sources, Summers gave Johnson a list of players that if possible to obtain, would help get the results the team was looking for sooner than later.

Rumors quickly picked up that New England was shopping for a playmaker to add for Summers. It didn't take long but the team was able to strike a deal with the Lions that would bring the dominating play style of Fletcher Cox to the defensive line. Cox wasn't cheap as the Patriots had to cough up Tackle Isiah Wynn and a 2024 3rd round pick. Johnson making a move this big in the middle of the season is unheard of.

It's clear that the Patriots believe they are still in the running for the playoffs. It's unclear if adding Fletcher Cox this late into the season will payoff and help them make it. It will however narrow their focus for improvement once the offseason begins as Cox is said to be lined up for a huge 3 year extension to stay with the team.