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Patriots Free Agents: Has This Tackle Earned Another Shot In 2023?

The New England Patriots have more than 20 players set to hit free agency when the NFL league year opens March 15. As that date approaches, we’re taking a closer look at each one. Next up: offensive tackle Conor McDermott.

2022 SEASON REVIEW
When injuries depleted the Patriots’ poorly constructed tackle group, they called in McDermott as a midseason reinforcement. New England signed the 30-year-old off the New York Jets’ practice squad just before Thanksgiving, and a week later, he was in the starting lineup.

McDermott wound up starting the final six games at right tackle, getting the nod over a healthy Yodny Cajuste down the stretch.