Former BYU LB Kyle Van Noy Says He Wants ‘To Be A Priority For A Team’
Mar 11, 2020, 4:56 PM
Kyle Van Noy #53 of the New England Patriots celebrates a play in the first half during Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
PROVO, Utah – Former BYU and current New England Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy said that he wants “to be a priority for a team” when it comes to signing a deal in free agency.
Van Noy is set to become a free agent on Wednesday, March 18.
“It is interesting, but I’m going to be honest, I want to be a priority for a team and I feel I have to go where someone is going to make me a priority,” Van Noy told NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
Ladies and gentlemen, Kyle Van Noy.@KVN_03 | #EverythingWeGot pic.twitter.com/9Zz7bnFNxX
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 4, 2019
After getting traded by the Detroit Lions in 2016, Van Noy helped the Patriots to a title in Super Bowl LI. The former Cougar linebacker recorded 1 tackle, 0.5 sacks, and a quarterback hit in the Pats historic comeback to defeat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28.
The LB led New England to another championship in with a 13-3 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII. Van Noy posted 4 tackles, 1 sack, and 3 quarterback hits to earn his second Super Bowl ring.
“I’m sure New England knows that. If that opportunity comes, it comes,” continued Van Noy. “I’ll be frank, I don’t see myself waiting around. I’m pretty sure those guys aren’t going to wait around either. They’re really good at their craft. They’re at the top of the league at their position so it’ll be interesting.”
Kyle Van Noy with the scoop and score!! @KVN_03| #NYGvsNE
— Cougs in the Pros (@BYUpros) October 11, 2019
This past season, the former BYU linebacker recorded 41 solo tackles, 6.5 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles. He helped the Patriots to a 12-4 record and an AFC East title.
Van Noy played for BYU from 2010-13. He was selected with the 40th overall pick by the Lions in the 2014 NFL Draft.
NFL Free Agency officially kicks off on Wednesday, March 18 at 2 p.m. (MDT).
