The New England Patriots made an under-the-radar trade earlier this week by sending backup offensive tackle Justin Herron to the Las Vegas Raiders.
It’s a move that is somewhat puzzling on the surface with the Patriots losing offensive line depth in the deal in exchange for a measly 2024 sixth-round pick. New England also gave up a 2024 seventh-round pick in the trade.
But it seems Bill Belichick’s confidence in Marcus Cannon made doing the deal worthwhile. The Patriots reunited with the veteran offensive tackle just prior to the season opener against the Miami Dolphins by signing him to the practice squad.