Report: Patriots expected to sign linebacker Albert McClellan

The Patriots reportedly are making a splash in free agency.

According to Kevin Duffy of The Boston Herald and Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, the Pats are expected to sign former Ravens linebacker Albert McClellan on Tuesday.

The Patriots are expected to sign ex-Ravens LB Albert McClellan, according to a source. First reported by @jeffzrebiec
— Kevin Duffy (@KevinRDuffy) November 6, 2018

McClellan had 52 tackles and one sack in 2016, his last full season. He was one of Baltimore's better special teams players but was cut to make room for running back Ty Montgomery.

As @jeffzrebiec reported, free-agent LB Albert McClellan is expected to sign with the Patriots, per a source. McClellan, 32, is one of Ravens’ best special teams players. He had been cut to make room for Ty Montgomery. Similar situation to Patriots/Brandon Bolden earlier in ‘18.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) November 6, 2018

The Patriots also signed ex-Raiders safety Obi Melifonwu on Monday.

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