Patriots Sign Greg Van Roten, Reuniting Veteran Guard With OC Josh McDaniels
Summary
The New England Patriots signed veteran offensive guard Greg Van Roten to replace injured lineman Ben Brown. Van Roten has played in the NFL for over a decade and previously worked with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.Key Facts
- Ben Brown got injured during a preseason game and will miss several weeks, including the rest of the preseason.
- The Patriots signed Greg Van Roten, a 36-year-old guard with 11 years of NFL experience.
- Van Roten has played for multiple teams, including the Raiders and Giants.
- He played under coach Josh McDaniels last season with the Raiders and now reunites with him in New England.
- In 2023, Van Roten played the most snaps of any NFL guard.
- His performance ranked him in the middle of NFL guards based on Pro Football Focus (PFF) ratings.
- Van Roten can play both guard positions, adding flexibility to the Patriots’ offensive line.
- The Patriots tied 13-13 in their preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts.
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