Patriots Abruptly Release Former Third-Round Pick After Just Two Seasons
Summary
The New England Patriots released offensive tackle Caedan Wallace after two seasons, despite him being a recent third-round draft pick. They re-signed veteran long snapper Niko Lalos and added new offensive tackle Caleb Lomu, creating more competition on the team’s offensive line.Key Facts
- Caedan Wallace was a third-round pick (68th overall) in the 2024 NFL Draft from Penn State.
- Wallace played 10 games over two seasons with the Patriots but was released before the 2026 season.
- Wallace was still under contract through 2027 when the team let him go.
- The Patriots re-signed Niko Lalos, a long snapper who previously played for the team and other NFL and XFL teams.
- New offensive tackle Caleb Lomu was added in the 2026 draft, crowding the team’s offensive line.
- The Patriots also have veteran offensive tackle Morgan Moses under a three-year contract signed in 2025.
- Head coach Mike Vrabel made the decision to release Wallace as preseason began.
- The Patriots’ first preseason game is scheduled against the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium.
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