The New England Patriots need to make their offensive line a priority this offseason, and it appears the work has already begun on that front.
The Patriots and offensive tackle Conor McDermott have agreed to terms on a new contract, The Boston Globe's Jim McBride reported Saturday night.
New England signed McDermott essentially as an emergency pickup last season, scooping him off the New York Jets' practice squad on Nov. 22 after injuries to Marcus Cannon and Isaiah Wynn left the team without a starting right tackle.