A hole in the back of the defense was filled with the firm of Jevon Holland, who arrived from the Dolphins as a strong player and leader.
It will pass directly, in an initial role created when Jason Pinnock was not persecuted in free agency.
Holland will join Tyler Nubin, who as a rookie began the first 13 games before lowering the ankle injury that required surgery.
For three seasons, Dane Bolton has not been able to cling to an initial job and returns again in a reserve role.