{
  "id": 1603129,
  "title": "Patriots to sign veteran offensive lineman Greg Van Roten, per report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/patriots-to-sign-veteran-offensive-lineman-greg-van-roten-per-report",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T00:55:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/patriots-sign-veteran-offensive-lineman-005537951.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New England Patriots have acquired veteran offensive lineman Greg Van Roten, according to a recent report. The 36-year-old, who has appeared in 105 career starts during his 12-year NFL career, agreed to terms with the team on November 28. Van Roten, a 6-foot-4, 295-pound player, will join New England at right guard and center, filling gaps left by injuries to the team's backup offensive line. Ben Brown and Andrew Rupcich have both been sidelined, with Brown expected to miss several weeks and Rupcich placed on injured reserve. The Patriots will be bolstered by other reserve players James Hudson, JonDarius Morgan, Darrian Dalcourt, and Joe Michalski at center and guard. New England will face the Philadelphia Eagles in a preseason game on August 22.",
  "summary": "In light of some injuries, the Patriots will be adding to their offensive line.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}