What signing Greg Van Roten means for the Patriots
The Patriots are adding the veteran to their offensive line.
The New England Patriots have bolstered their offensive line by signing veteran free agent Greg Van Roten. The move was made in response to injuries to backups Ben Brown and Andrew Rupcich during the preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts. Van Roten is a 36-year-old veteran with a combined 6,898 offensive snaps and experience playing both guard spots, including as a starter for the Giants last year.
His signing provides the team with a safety net and depth at the interior offensive line. The versatile skillset of Van Roten would slot him into the top backup role, behind Alijah Vera-Tucker and Mike Onwenu. The signing also has a minor cap impact, increasing the Patriots' salary cap by $1.3 million.
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