Deatrich

Wise Jr.

It includes $10 million guaranteed, and it’s another one of those “up to” $30 million contracts. Desperate to improve their defense, the Pats didn’t want to compound matters by letting soon-to-be 27-year-old Wise walk. He contributed 564 snaps on defense last season, and has 56 career quarterback hits. Wise is entering what should be his prime and has always been versatile for coach Bill Belichick.

Wise underwent offseason foot surgery, and he’s not ready for team drills yet. Being placed on the active/PUP list doesn’t mean he’ll miss games in 2019 since he can be activated at any time. Wise should be ready to go before Week 1.

Wise is not participating in any offseason work and is on the “rehabilitation track.” It is unclear what he is recovering from, but Wise did miss the AFC Championship Game with an ankle issue. Reiss reports the injury is not expected to affect Wise’s availability for Week 1.

Wise has been listed with an ankle injury in recent weeks, but he was a full participant this week before being left off the final injury report. Everyone here appears to be a healthy scratch.

Wise was the only player that was listed as questionable this weeks. Also inactive for the Patriots are DE Keionta Davis, CB Duke Dawson, S Obi Melifonwu, C/G James Ferentz, TE Stephen Anderson, and DE Ufomba Kamalu.

Wise (6’5/274) started only 10-of-50 games in his college career, tallying 23 tackles for loss with 16.5 sacks and four forced fumbles. While not a decorated college player, Wise produced at an above-average level in his opportunities and showed NFL-level athleticism with a 4.93 forty time and explosive 10-foot-5 broad jump. Wise also has vine-like, 35 5/8-inch arms and big hands (10 ½"). Wise’s tools are indicative of a classic five-technique defensive end.

Wise (6'5/274) was a productive DL on limited opportunities at Arkansas. At the Combine, he was explosive (10-foot-5 broad jump) and lengthy. The No. 131 overall pick is slated to work as a five-technique defensive end alongside one of the best run stopping defensive lines.

Wise went down in a heap early. A fourth-round rookie, he’s competing for a rotational five-technique role along New England’s defensive line.