With a recent need at one of the most important positions in football, the Miami Dolphins selected Penn State edge rusher Chop Robinson with the 21st pick of the 2024 NFL draft on Thursday night.

After a day of losing and adding players in NFL free agency, the Miami Dolphins are expected to sign a Super Bowl winning pass rusher to help bolster their defense in 2024.

3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

(AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)Bill Belichick never was one to spent wildly in free agency. Whether by trade, free agency or re-signings, the group brings a good mix of offense, defense and special teams. In addition to keeping Von Miller, Justin Simmons and Shelby Harris, Paton filled his biggest defensive pothole by signing free agent cornerbacks Ronald Darby and Kyle Fuller. FUTURE CONSIDERATIONSThe Lions didn’t do much in free agency but nobody in Detroit should be bothered. The Lions are focused on rebuilding through the draft after sending QB Matthew Stafford to the Rams and then letting star wide receiver Kenny Golladay walk in free agency.