The Patriots are in desperate need of reinforcements at the tackle position.
New England’s blowout loss to the 49ers on Sunday saw New England start waiver-wire pickup Demontrey Jacobs at left tackle. It was the fourth straight game where New England has started a game with a new left tackle in place.
Chuks Okorafor started Week 1 against the Bengals, but the veteran is no longer on the team. Week 2 starter Vederian Lowe is sidelined due to a knee injury.
Rookie Caedan Wallace had a rough outing as the starting LT in Week 3 against the Jets, and suffered an ankle injury during Sunday’s loss to the 49ers.