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By Conor Ryan
The Patriots reportedly brought in an intriguing defensive back for a workout on Tuesday in former Titans corner Caleb Farley, according to ESPN’s Field Yates.
The 25-year-old Farley has plenty of upside. He was taken 22nd overall in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Titans after two impressive seasons at Virginia Tech.
But injury issues have hampered Farley’s ability to stick in the NFL ranks, with the North Carolina native only playing in 12 total games over his last three seasons with the Titans.
What a hit by Caleb Farley. Great to see him back on the field, making a play, and getting hyped up #TENvsNO pic.twitter.com/7fXFeDmFGV
— Justin Graver (@titansfilmroom) August 25, 2024
Farley suffered a torn ACL — the second of his football career after injuring his knee with the Hokies — during his rookie season in 2021 after appearing in just three games, while back injuries limited him to nine games the following season.
The subsequent microdiscectomy procedure that Farley underwent to fix his back issues caused him to sit out the entire 2023 season. Farley returned to the football field this preseason with the Titans, but was waived during roster cuts after hamstring woes cut into his on-field availability.
Farley could be a potential low-risk, high-reward option for the Patriots if they wanted to bring him on a deal, even though New England’s current cornerback corps is pretty solid with Christian Gonzalez and Jonathan Jones on the outside. Other corners currently on the roster include Marcus Jones, Marco Wilson, Alex Austin, and rookie Marcellas Dial.
Conor Ryan is a staff writer covering the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, and Red Sox for Boston.com, a role he has held since 2023.
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