The Patriots signed former Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Luke Bowanko to a one-year deal on Wednesday. Bowanko will reportedly make $835,000 next season as he jostles for position on the center and guard depth chart.
The 6-foot-6, 300 pound native of Clifton, Virginia joins the Patriots after one season in Baltimore and three in Jacksonville. The Jaguars selected Bowanko out of the University of Virginia in the sixth round of the 2014 draft (205th overall).
Here’s what you need to know about the Patriots’ new offensive lineman:
His rookie season was his best
In his first NFL campaign, Bowanko earned a starting nod in Week 2 and made the most of the opportunity as he held down the role for the rest of the season.