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After a 2025 defensive overhaul that included several signings and a coaching shift, New England added safety Kevin Byard to pair with developing corner Craig Woodson and standout Christian Gonzalez. The result could be the NFL’s best secondary heading into 2026, with Byard guiding the back end and complementing a group that already looked strong in the postseason.
In Super Bowl LX, Seattle's relentless defense overwhelmed Patriots QB Drake Maye (295 yards, 2 INTs, 6 sacks) as the Seahawks prevailed 29-13 behind Kenneth Walker’s 114 rushing yards and SB MVP honors. New England’s o-line, featuring two rookies on the left, struggled to contain Seattle’s front, leaving Maye under pressure on roughly half of his drop-backs. Bright spots included CB Christian Gonzalez, who limited Seattle’s top targets with three PBUs, and rookie S Craig Woodson, who emerged as a promising building block in the secondary. Coach Mike Vrabel lauded the season’s 10-win turnaround and emphasized using the loss as motivation to continue building a foundation for next year.