Anfernee Jennings - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Anfernee Jennings Introductory Press Conference 4/30/2026 New Orleans Saints edge Anfernee Jennings speaks with the media at his introductory press conference after joining the Saints in free agency...

MAY 1 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Cornerback Martin Emerson Jr., edge Anfernee Jennings hope to seize opportunity with New Orleans Saints "They believe in me and that's all I need, is an organization to believe in me"

APRIL 30 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Anfernee Jennings | Meet the Saints Roster Photos The New Orleans Saints announced that the club has signed edge Anfernee Jennings. Check out Jennings in action with the New England Patriots...

APRIL 28 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Deadspin | Reports: Saints to sign LB Anfernee Jennings Deadspin | Reports: Saints to sign LB Anfernee Jennings

APRIL 26 • DEADSPIN.COM

Heading to Big Easy Jennings is expected to sign with the Saints, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Jennings spent the last five seasons with the Patriots, accumulating 132 tackles and 7.5 sacks. The 2020 third-round pick was let by New England on March 11. Jennings is heading into his age-29 season, and he should provide veteran depth behind Carl Granderson and Chase Young.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots select Utah left tackle Caleb Lomu with 28th pick in NFL draft

The New England Patriots selected offensive tackle Caleb Lomu with the 28th pick in the NFL draft

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Patriots enter draft needing edge rushers as possible pursuit of A.J. Brown remains in spotlight

The New England Patriots were the surprise of the 2025 season, riding the consistency of quarterback Drake Maye and a stingy defense to a 14-3 record in the regular season and a ru...

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Time up in New England Jennings is slated to be released by the Patriots, Mike Reiss of ESPN reports.

Impact Jennings departs New England as the team's longest tenured player, as Reiss reports, having played for a trio of head coaches during his time with the team. The Patriots create roughly $3.8 million in salary cap space with his release. Now heading into his age-29 season, Jennings will likely find a home elsewhere in the league as a rotational pass rusher.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Game Changers: How an 'Arranged Marriage' Fueled the Patriots' Super Bowl Run

Mike Vrabel inherited a four-win team, but here's how he and holdover personnel chief Eliot Wolf worked together to transform the Patriots.

FEBRUARY 6 • FOX SPORTS

Game Changers: How an 'Arranged Marriage' Fueled the Patriots' Super Bowl Run

Anfernee Jennings made the most of his biggest opportunity of the season against the Chargers Anfernee Jennings tied his season-high for snaps with 39 and delivered a sack on third down late in the fourth quarter.

JANUARY 13 • BOSTON.COM

Anfernee Jennings, Garrett Bradbury, and Andy Borregales | Player Media Availability 1/12 Patriots players Anfernee Jennings, Garrett Bradbury, and Andy Borregales address the media on Monday, January 12, 2026. TIMECODE: 00:00-06:...

JANUARY 12 • PATRIOTS.COM

Anfernee Jennings lowers the boom on Herbert to notch Pats' fifth sack of game New England Patriots linebacker Anfernee Jennings destroys Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert on 7-yard sack to force fourth-do...

JANUARY 12 • PATRIOTS.COM

Offseason trade candidate might have just earned new contract with Patriots Stacking impressive performances to end the season could help Anfernee Jennings remain with the Patriots in 2026.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Patriots Veteran Earns Praise For Mid-Game Position Change Vs. Ravens New England Patriots linebacker Anfernee Jennings was forced to play out of position in Sunday's win over the Baltimore Ravens.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • NESN.COM

Anfernee Jennings swallows Tyler Huntley in 7-yard sack New England Patriots linebacker Anfernee devours Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley for a 7-yard sack.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Healthy scratch Jennings (Coach's Decision) is inactive Sunday against the Titans.

Impact Jennings missed the Week 6 win against the Saints with an ankle injury, but is a healthy scratch for Sunday's matchup with the Titans. The linebacker contributed 20 defensive snaps a game in Week 4 and Week 5 prior to his ankle issue, and had a similar special teams presence as well. With Jennings' status confirmed for Sunday, Jahlani Tavai could continue to see more defensive snaps as a reserve linebacker.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will suit up at Tennessee Jennings (ankle) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Jennings was forced to watch Week 6 action in New Orleans from the sidelines as he tended to an ankle issue, but he's now on track to play in Week 7. He figures to slot back into a rotational role on the edge across from a middling Tennessee offensive line.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Vrabel and his Patriots head to Tennessee looking to extend winning streak to four

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel will be coaching against the franchise that gave him his first head coaching job in 2018 in Tennessee

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Still can't practice Wednesday Jennings (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Impact Jennings was forced to spend Week 6 on the sideline by an ankle injury, and now it looks uncertain whether he'll be healthy enough to return in Week 7. Unless he's able to get back on the practice field Thursday or Friday, it's unlikely he'll be available Sunday at Tennessee.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots relying on once-dominant defenders to pick up missing slack The absence of Anfernee Jennings and Keion White cannot derail the Patriots' pass rush efforts against the Saints in Week 6.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Won't play Sunday Jennings (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact The 2020 third-round pick from Alabama downgraded from a limited practice session Wednesday to a DNP on Thursday, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined for Week 6. Jennings has played 130 total snaps (65 on defense, 65 on special teams) through four appearances this season, recording seven total tackles. While he's out Sunday, Elijah Ponder could see increased defensive work as a reserve outside linebacker.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Karen Guregian: Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jennings doing best to reconcile still being Patriots After being on the trade block, Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jennings deal with awkwardness of still being Patriots.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • MASSLIVE.COM

Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jennings made it through the Patriots' cuts. Now they're focused on contributing this season. - The Boston Globe Before Wednesday’s practice, coach Mike Vrabel gave the two a cautious vote of confidence.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Hunter Henry, Anfernee Jennings help local youth celebrate back-to-school with sneakers, backpacks New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry hosted a back-to-school sneaker giveaway Tuesday for children in foster care, while DeMario Doug...

AUGUST 27, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

ESPN maps out Patriots trade where Lions get their 'revenge' after prior fleecing ESPN mapped out a new trade proposal where the Patriots trade Anfernee Jennings to the Lions — but for a lackluster return.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • BOSTON.COM

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Patriots select Utah left tackle Caleb Lomu with 28th pick in NFL draft

Patriots enter draft needing edge rushers as possible pursuit of A.J. Brown remains in spotlight

Game Changers: How an 'Arranged Marriage' Fueled the Patriots' Super Bowl Run

Mike Vrabel and his Patriots head to Tennessee looking to extend winning streak to four