Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Benton Whitley
Patriots· #42· Practice Squad

BentonWhitley

Linebacker

  • 6'4"
  • 255 lbs
  • Age 27
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Tackles
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Sacks
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Int
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Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 1 game

Player Info

Position
Linebacker
Height
6'4"
Weight
255 lbs
Age
27
Born
February 12, 1999 · Springfield, MA
College
Holy Cross
Experience
4th Season

Contract Details

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$1.1MTotal Value
1YearDuration
$1.1MAvg. Annual
2026Contract Years
$1.1M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2027via ESPN

Draft Info

2023Entered League
UndraftedDraft
Free AgentSigning
Holy CrossCollegeNYGSigned By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
—Tackles
—Solo
—Assisted
—Sacks
—Stuffs
—Forced Fum
—Int
—Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
2023300.001
Total300.001

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Whitley played mostly on special teams in the first two games of the regular season, but he was a healthy inactive for Week 3 and Week 4. Should he clear waivers, Whitley will look to catch on with a team in need of depth at linebacker.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Oct 22@ CHIL000.000

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation