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Report: Trent Brown leaving Patriots for Bengals in free agency

The New England Patriots will be without a very talented and very mercurial offensive tackle in 2024.

Trent Brown is signing a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals in free agency, NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday.

The #Bengals are adding a key piece on their O-Line, as #Patriots free agent OT Trent Brown plans to sign a 1-year with them, source said. He’s in Cincy on a visit today.

A new home protecting Joe Burrow for Brown. pic.twitter.com/TQLmdx9S35

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2024

Brown's departure isn't surprising given his multiple on-field and off-field issues in New England last season.