Raekwon McMillan was released from the Patriots' 53-man roster to make room for Yannick Ngakoue. The 27-year-old linebacker started four of nine games this season, recording 45 tackles, one tackle for loss, and one pass breakup. McMillan joined the Patriots in 2021 but missed that season due to a torn ACL and did not play in the 2023 season because of a torn Achilles tendon.