Landry, signed by New England in March 2025 on a three-year, $43.5 million deal with up to $26 million guaranteed, still delivered a productive year with 49 tackles and 8.5 sacks, including a 2.5-sack performance in the opener against Las Vegas. The knee problem remained a defining obstacle, and he indicated an offseason procedure as the team aims to restore full health.
The Patriots will rely on Landry to anchor a defense still seeking its identity, with questions at defensive coordinator and continuity with interim leader Zach Kuhr, while Terrell Williams remains in the mix. Landry’s experience under Mike Vrabel with the Titans helped establish a leadership role that the Patriots hope to replicate as they rebuild.
Recovery plans will be watched closely through the offseason and into the early workouts, as Landry seeks to ramp up activities and return to peak form for the 2026 season. His base salary for 2026 is guaranteed at $11 million, underscoring his importance to New England’s defensive plans.
