Overview
- Reports say New England has agreed to a one-year deal with Greg Van Roten to bolster its interior offensive-line depth after recent preseason injuries.
- The move responds to the loss of top interior backup Ben Brown to a multi-week injury and the season-ending injured reserve placement of Andrew Rupcich.
- Van Roten is a long-time starter with more than 100 career starts and the ability to play guard or center, which gives the Patriots flexible veteran coverage behind their starters.
- New England has also added young interior options but signed Van Roten as a practical short-term solution while it clears roster space and evaluates the less experienced signings.
- Van Roten’s arrival continues a career rebound that began after a CFL stint and could immediately change the Patriots’ backup rotation while Brown recovers and the team finalizes its 53-man plans.