The New England Patriots are parting ways with a seven-year veteran linebacker who has led the team in tackles three times

Ja'Whaun Bentley, who has recorded atl least 100 tackles in three of the last four seasons, was released by the Patriots.

Just three weeks after releasing their longest-tenured offensive player, David Andrews, the New England Patriots have done the same to their longest-tenured defender. Linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley, who spent the last seven seasons with the club, will be released after seven seasons.