A surprise favorite has emerged to replace Marcus Cannon as the New England Patriots’ starting right tackle.
Patriots co-offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo confirmed Wednesday that veteran offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor has been and continues to receive reps at right tackle in training camp practice. Eluemunor primarily has spent time at guard in the NFL, though he played right tackle at Texas A&M and previously filled in at left tackle for Baltimore Ravens.
Cannon elected to opt-out for the 2020 NFL season because of concerns over COVID-19. The rest of the Patriots’ starting offensive line spots should be filled by left tackle Isaiah Wynn, left guard Joe Thuney, center David Andrews and right guard Shaq Mason.