Overview
- The Patriots brought veteran interior lineman Greg Van Roten in for a workout and recently met with developmental free agent Jared Penning as they search for depth on the offensive line.
- A backup, Caedan Wallace, has missed multiple practices for undisclosed reasons and the team has not publicly explained his absence, prompting outside visits to fill the gap.
- New England kept its projected starting unit intact during recent walkthroughs, with Will Campbell, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Jared Wilson, Mike Onwenu and Morgan Moses working as the top five.
- Van Roten offers proven availability and versatility, with extensive NFL starts across guard and center that make him a clear short-term insurance option if the Patriots decide to sign a veteran.
- The club has not signed either Van Roten or Penning, and the next moves to add a durable veteran or a developmental player will shape how the Patriots protect their best offensive-line positions and manage camp roster decisions.