Patriots expect Harold Landry to return in 2026 after knee injury

Patriots executive VP of player personnel confirmed Harold Landry is expected back for the 2026 season, despite an injury-riddled 2025. Landry, who was a team captain, was limited by a nagging knee ailment after Week 12, reducing his defensive snaps from 78.7% to 33.8%. He recorded 5.5 sacks in his first seven games. The focus is on his recovery, and the team anticipates his return, valuing him as a "culture guy" for the defense.