Wise tallied 29 total tackles (16 solo), including 5.0 sacks, and three passes defended over 15 games in 2024.
The veteran defensive end from Arkansas saw his tackle total drop significantly from 2023 to 2024 (25 less tackles), however, he played 195 fewer defensive snaps and appeared in one less game this season. Wise also tallied 0.5 more sacks than he did in 2023, tying Keion White for the most sacks on the Patriots' defense this year. Wise has now finished the final season of a four-year, $22 million deal signed with the Patriots in 2021, making him an unrestricted free agent this summer. He's proven to be an impactful pass rusher over the last three seasons (17.0 sacks in that time), so he's expected to be coveted by teams in need of pass-rush help this offseason.
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Patriots' Deatrich Wise: Good to go against Indianapolis
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Wise (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Wise will return Sunday from a two-game absence due to a foot injury. The 2017 fourth-round pick has logged 22 tackles (14 solo), including 5.0 sacks, and three passes defensed across 10 regular-season games. Wise and Daniel Ekuale will serve in rotational roles at defensive end with starters Christian Barmore and Keion White.
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Patriots' Deatrich Wise: Could return for Week 13
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Wise (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Wise has been sidelined for the Patriots' last two games due to a foot injury he sustained in Week 10 against the Bears. He was able to practice all week -- albeit in a limited capacity -- and his status for Sunday's game will officially be announced when the Patriots release their inactives list approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If Wise is unable to play, Daniel Ekuale would continue to serve as New England's top rotational defensive end behind Keion White and Christian Barmore.
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Patriots' Deatrich Wise: Won't play vs. Miami
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Wise (foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
A foot injury kept Wise sidelined for the Patriots' Week 11 loss to the Rams, but he did give himself a chance to play Week 12 after practicing in a limited capacity Friday. It wasn't enough for him to suit up Sunday, however, and his next opportunity to play will be Week 13 against the Colts on Sunday, Dec. 1. Daniel Ekuale will be the Patriots' top rotational defensive end against the Dolphins behind Christian Barmore and Keion White due to Wise being inactive.
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Patriots' Deatrich Wise: Sidelined Wednesday
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Wise (foot) didn't practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Wise missed his first game of the season in New England's Week 11 loss to the Rams due to a foot injury, and Wednesday's DNP suggests he might be at risk of missing additional time. If the 30-year-old defensive lineman cannot upgrade to at least limited practice either Thursday or Friday, he'll likely miss his second consecutive game in the Week 12 matchup against the Dolphins.
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Patriots' Deatrich Wise: Not playing in Week 11
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Wise (foot) is inactive for Sunday's Week 11 contest against the Rams, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Wise will miss his first game of the season after being unable to practice all week due to a foot injury. His absence will be a blow to New England's pass rush, as Wise had notched 3.0 sacks over his previous two contests. Eric Johnson may see more defensive snaps in Wise's stead.
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Patriots' Deatrich Wise: Misses Wednesday's practice
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Wise didn't practice Wednesday due to a left foot injury.
Wise sustained the injury during the Sunday's win over the Bears, but he was able to play through the pain and finished with two sacks and a pass breakup over 37 total snaps. He may need to upgrade to full practice participation by Friday to avoid carrying a designation into this Sunday's matchup with the Rams.
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Patriots' Deatrich Wise: Sacks Purdy in Week 4
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Wise finished Sunday's 30-13 loss to San Francisco with six tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defended.
Wise was the only Patriots defender to register a sack Sunday, as he took down Brock Purdy for a five-yard loss midway through the second quarter. Wise has registered a sack in each of his last two games, and for the season he's up to 10 tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, and two interceptions.
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Patriots' Deatrich Wise: Entering final year of contract
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Wise racked up 54 tackles (22 solo), 4.5 sacks, one passed defensed and one forced fumble across 16 regular-season games with the Patriots in 2023.
Wise, who has spent all seven seasons of his NFL career with New England, is now heading into the final year of his contract with the team. He's found a recent rhythm in the team's defensive scheme, with back-to-back seasons with at least 50 tackles and 12.0 combined sacks the last two years. He stands to handle a starting role at defensive end again during the 2024 campaign.
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Patriots' Deatrich Wise: Missing Week 13
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Wise (shoulder/illness) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Wise was able to log a limited week of practice with his shoulder issue, but now he's also dealing with an illness and won't be able to suit up for New England's Week 13 contest. With Wise missing time, expect Jeremiah Pharms to see more snaps on the Patriots' defensive line.
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Patriots' Deatrich Wise: Gets second designation
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Wise, who is dealing with a shoulder injury, also has an illness and remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Wise logged three consecutive limited practices this week due to the shoulder injury and now has an illness working against him. If he's unable to suit up, Keion White and Jeremiah Pharms will be candidates to see extra work in Week 13.
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Patriots' Deatrich Wise: Strip sack in win
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Wise recorded three solo tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and one pass defense during Sunday's 38-15 win over the Browns.
Wise sacked Jacoby Brissett and forced a fumble on the first play of the fourth quarter, but the ball went out of bounds before anyone could recover it. The veteran defensive end has played at least 75 percent of the Patriots' defensive snaps in every game this season and is in the midst of his best professional campaign. Across six appearances, Wise has already tied his career high with five sacks while adding 25 tackles, two forced fumbles and one pass defense.
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Patriots' Deatrich Wise: Contract restructured
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The Patriots restructured Wise's contract Wednesday by converting $2.85 million of his base salary into a signing bonus, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
The transaction creates $1.9 million in cap space for New England, a necessary move after the team's trade for DeVante Parker. Wise, who had 41 tackles and three sacks in 16 games last season, remains under contract through 2024.
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Patriots' Deatrich Wise: Lands on COVID list
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Wise has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, per the NFL's official transaction log.
That's a hit to the Patriots' defensive line ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills. Wise has logged 36 tackles and three sacks in 14 games to date. Until he clears COVID protocols, Carl Davis figures to see added work.
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Patriots' Deatrich Wise: Recovers enough to play
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Wise (illness) is active for Thursday's game against the Falcons.
Wise was forced to miss practice early in the week but did manage a limited session Wednesday. He'll look to build on his Week 10 performance against the Browns, as he recorded 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble.
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Patriots' Deatrich Wise: Activated from PUP list
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Wise (ankle) was activated from New England's PUP list Friday, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.
Wise missed the Patriots' spring offseason program with an ankle injury he sustained towards the end of last season. The 25-year-old is expected to contribute heavily to the Patriots' defensive front unless third-round pick Chase Winovich can eat into his snaps.
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Patriots' Deatrich Wise: Wearing walking boot
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Wise has been sidelined from the Patriots' offseason program while wearing a walking boot, Andrew Callahan of Mass Live reports.
Wise battled an ankle injury for much of the end of last season, which forced him to miss the divisional round and the AFC Championship Game before recording five tackles in the Super Bowl win over the Rams. He's projected to be ready to go for the regular season, when he's expected to contribute in a big way unless third-round pick Chase Winovich (thumb) can eat into his snaps.
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Patriots' Deatrich Wise: Inactive Sunday
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Wise (ankle) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Wise won't be able to play through his sprained ankle, so he'll be sidelined Sunday while Derek Rivers fills in at defensive end across from Trey Flowers. Adrian Clayborn could see additional work on the defensive line as well.
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Patriots' Deatrich Wise: Status uncertain
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Wise is still struggling with his sprained ankle and may be held out of Sunday's divisional-round game against the Chargers, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.
Wise was expected to play, but an evaluation Sunday morning went worse than expected. If he's ultimately held out, look for Derek Rivers to pick up the start at right defensive end.
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Patriots' Deatrich Wise: Officially listed as questionable
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Wise (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's divisional-round playoff game against the Chargers, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.
Wise was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is reportedly expected to suit up versus the Chargers. If the second-year pro were to miss any time, Derek Rivers would benefit from an uptick in snaps.
