With the Patriots conducting their first training camp practice Thursday, the Herald will break down positional groups throughout the week. Here is a look at the offensive and defensive lines, along with each player’s projected standing on the depth chart as they open camp:
Defensive linemen on roster (15):
Alan Branch, Malcom Brown, Xzavier Dickson, Dominique Easley, Trey Flowers, Geneo Grissom, Antonio Johnson, Chandler Jones, Chris Jones, Zach Moore, Rob Ninkovich, Jabaal Sheard, Silver Siliga, Vince Taylor, Joe Vellano
Roster locks:
Chandler Jones, Ninkovich and Sheard will be staples on the edge. Easley and Brown were drafted to be the future at defensive tackle.