Patriots showing interest in Darius Philon

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Source: Patriots showing interest in Darius Philon

By Mark Daniels
Journal Sports Writer

Posted Mar 14, 2019 at 1:44 PM
As the Patriots navigate free agency, they continue to look to build up their defensive line.

On Thursday, they hosted free agent Allen Bailey. As it turns out, he’s not the only free agent they’re showing interest in.

According to a source, the Patriots are one of a handful of teams to check in with free agent Darius Philon. The 25-year-old is one of the top defensive tackles available on the open market. Last season, Philon started 13 of 16 games and finished with four sacks to go with 33 tackles and a forced fumble.

At 6-foot-1, 300 pounds, Philon can help anchor the interior of a defensive line in the run game, but he’s shown to also generate a solid pass rush as well. Philon has 8.5 sacks over the last two seasons.

A sixth-round pick in 2015, Philon played in college at Arkansas for Bret Bielema, who is now on the Patriots coaching staff. He played on the same defensive line with Trey Flowers and Deatrich Wise.

With Malcom Brown and Danny Shelton testing free agency, the Patriots are looking at all options at defensive tackle. Considering Philon’s age and production, he’d be a solid fit for the Patriots.
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Subject	Author	Views	Posted
RUMOR: Rams Interested in Clay Matthews	Ram49	1658	March 14, 2019 07:03AM
Thanks, but no thanks	NewMexicoRam	355	March 14, 2019 07:07AM
I agree	Ram49	334	March 14, 2019 07:27AM
Re: I agree	Classicalwit	230	March 14, 2019 11:31AM
This is a team in a Superbowl window	ferragamo79	377	March 14, 2019 07:42AM
Re: This is a team in a Superbowl window	bigjimram21	382	March 14, 2019 08:15AM
yes on Houston and Groy	ferragamo79	461	March 14, 2019 08:30AM
Re: yes on Houston and Groy	bigjimram21	336	March 14, 2019 11:07AM
We don	Los Angeles Lenny	142	March 17, 2019 05:15PM
Re: RUMOR: Rams Interested in Clay Matthews	Rams43	289	March 14, 2019 08:28AM
let me know what your 600 bucks in a used car lot gets you	Deadpool	297	March 14, 2019 08:46AM
Re: let me know what your 600 bucks in a used car lot gets you	Rams43	254	March 14, 2019 08:53AM
have to agree	LMU93	241	March 14, 2019 10:21AM
And I would say guys like Kiser, Obo and Ebukam are all younger 2nd tier guys	Deadpool	270	March 14, 2019 10:39AM
Re: And I would say guys like Kiser, Obo and Ebukam are all younger 2nd tier guys	Killrazor	217	March 14, 2019 11:04AM
Re: And I would say guys like Kiser, Obo and Ebukam are all younger 2nd tier guys	bigjimram21	656	March 14, 2019 11:11AM
Groy maybe for depth	Deadpool	209	March 14, 2019 01:13PM
Re: Z Brown....and declining Matthews	leafnose	184	March 15, 2019 05:04AM
Wade's work in all 3 playoff games was nothing short of miraculous	stlramz	214	March 16, 2019 02:20PM
Re: Wade's work in all 3 playoff games was nothing short of miraculous	Rams43	173	March 16, 2019 03:37PM
like some salary restructures	ferragamo79	261	March 14, 2019 09:39AM
Re: like some salary restructures	oldschoolramfan	218	March 14, 2019 09:42AM
Re: yup a good dose of reality nm	Speed_Kills	198	March 14, 2019 09:56AM
Re: It's possible, but unlikely...	dzrams	345	March 14, 2019 10:02AM
Could we add Corey Liuget to that list?	Rams Junkie	271	March 14, 2019 10:32AM
Re: Could we add Corey Liuget to that list?...OR Mebane?	oldschoolramfan	212	March 14, 2019 01:39PM
Re: Could we add Corey Liuget to that list?...OR Mebane?	Rams Junkie	202	March 14, 2019 02:10PM
I would rather get Philon or Liuget for the DL vs. Matthews	LMU93	176	March 15, 2019 06:08AM
Patriots showing interest in Darius Philon	Rams Junkie	213	March 15, 2019 07:45AM
Re: Patriots showing interest in Darius Philon	bigjimram21	139	March 18, 2019 07:34AM
Not a fan	RAMSINCE ARNETT	194	March 15, 2019 06:12AM
Do it!	RAMpant Defense	376	March 14, 2019 08:55AM
It's an upgrade in our LB corps...	jemach	297	March 14, 2019 10:35AM
Re: It's an upgrade in our LB corps...	oldschoolramfan	353	March 14, 2019 01:38PM
Well...it doesn't hurt to be in the twilight of your career...	jemach	235	March 14, 2019 02:19PM
one year deal -	Hazlet Hacksaw	239	March 15, 2019 05:46AM
I'm good with it.	max	208	March 15, 2019 07:01AM
13% state income tax	NewMexicoRam	241	March 15, 2019 09:09AM
Re: 13% state income tax	reggae	386	March 16, 2019 05:30PM
it hasn't been reggae	ferragamo79	196	March 17, 2019 07:06AM
Just saying.....	NewMexicoRam	211	March 17, 2019 03:55PM

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