Patriots' Ronnie Perkins: Getting off-ball reps

Perkins worked with the Patriots' first-team defense as an off-ball linebacker during minicamp this June, Evan Lazar of the CLNS Media Network reports.

Perkins dealt with a laundry list of injuries and illnesses that kept him off the field for the entirety of his rookie season in New England. The 2021 third-round pick likely will compete with fellow outside linebackers Josh Uche and Anfernee Jennings for a starting spot this coming season.