Breaking: Patriots trade for LB Akeem Ayers

(AP Photo/Joe Howell)

After linebacker Jerod Mayo went down with a season ending injury, the Patriots needed another linebacker pretty bad. It now looks like they've got their guy. Reports are the Patriots have traded for the Tennessee Titans Akeem Ayers.





Ayers was the 39th overall pick in the 2011 draft. He has 232 tackles(including 104 in 2012) , nine sacks, one interception and two forced fumbles in his career.

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