LB Shaq Thompson, DL DaQuan Jones visit Patriots

For Shaq Thompson, a veteran linebacker, a Patriots deal could offer a path to snaps in a defense that may value his experience, but until ink hits paper there's no depth chart to project him onto. DaQuan Jones, an interior defensive lineman, would similarly need a finalized contract before you can gauge his role — teams often bring in multiple bodies at a position and only sign one, or none at all.

Actionable takeaway heading into draft prep: do nothing with your rosters based on this alone. Don't add either player in IDP formats yet, and don't treat this as a signal that either is locked into a specific team's plans. Circle back once a signing is confirmed, since that will clarify snap-count outlook and scheme role, both of which matter far more than the meeting itself. Confidence here is intentionally low — this is a "met with" story, not a "signed with" story, and the 50% confidence rating on both sources reflects that this could easily lead nowhere.