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• Patriots' Raekwon McMillan: Seven tackles vs. Niners

  10/02/2024 • By RotoWire

  McMillan finished Sunday's 30-13 loss to the 49ers with seven tackles (six solo). McMillan's seven tackles Sunday was tied for most on the Patriots with Jabrill Peppers. McMillan got his second start at inside linebacker since Ja'Whaun Bentley was placed on injured reserve Sept. 25 due to a pectoral injury. With Bentley in danger of missing the entire 2024 season, McMillan will continue to start at inside linebacker for the Patriots alongside Christian Elliss. Through four games this year, McMillan has tallied 24 tackles (15 solo) and one pass defended.

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• Patriots' Raekwon McMillan: Leads Pats with 10 tackles

  09/21/2024 • By RotoWire

  McMillan tallied 10 tackles (six solo) in Thursday's 24-3 loss to the Jets. McMillan stepped into a starting linebacker role Thursday with Ja'Whaun Bentley being ruled out before the game due to a shoulder injury. McMillan saw the field for 53 of the Patriots' 73 defensive snaps, and he led the team in both combined and solo tackles. After playing just 18 special-team snaps in Week 1, the 2017 second-round pick has accrued 17 tackles (nine solo) and one pass defended over his last two games.

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• Patriots' Raekwon McMillan: In line for more opportunities

  09/18/2024 • By RotoWire

  McMillan is expected to move into a starting role beginning Thursday against the Jets, Khari Thompson of Boston.com reports. McMillan is slated to be the next man up at inside linebacker, as the Patriots are expected to be without Ja'Whaun Bentley (shoulder) for an extended time. The former has served a rotational role the last couple of seasons since he arrived in New England and hasn't played a near every-down role since his rookie and sophomore seasons in Miami.

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• Patriots' Raekwon McMillan: Overcomes Achilles injury

  06/12/2024 • By RotoWire

  McMillan (Achilles) was spotted working out on the field during the Patriots' mandatory minicamp session Wednesday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports. McMillan missed the entire 2023 season after partially tearing his Achilles' tendon last spring and undergoing surgery, but he now seems to be back to full health. During his last healthy season in 2022, the Ohio State product appeared in 16 games and made 35 total tackles. He's expected to compete for a depth role in New England's linebacker corps going into the 2024 campaign.

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• Patriots' Raekwon McMillan: Inks extension

  08/14/2023 • By RotoWire

  McMillian (Achilles) has signed a one-year extension with the Patriots through 2024 worth up to $2.25 million, Field Yates of ESPN reports. McMillan is out for the 2023 season due to an Achilles injury, so this extension will keep him in the fold for another year. It is actually the second time in his career New England has opted to extend the 27-year-old for another season after he landed on IR for the year.

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