One of the biggest holes on the New England Patriots' roster right now is at offensive tackle: After the long-time starter left the team via free agency, the team now lacks a clear-cut starter to protect Tom Brady's blindside. The Patriots are therefore expected to see a fierce competition for practice reps and playing time over the course of the summer – especially considering that they might add more tackles via draft and free agency later this week.
Speaking of free agency, the team went back to the open market today to bring more offensive tackle depth on board.