FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- When New England Patriots starting left tackle Matt Light was sidelined with a knee injury in 2009, the team turned to right tackle Sebastian Vollmer to fill the void over a five-game span.
Six years later, could history be repeating itself?
Photo: OTs Marcus Cannon (left) and Sebastian Vollmer in the spotlight today after Nate Solder lands on IR. pic.twitter.com/AyQrjmqw5G
The Patriots placed starting left tackle Nate Solder on season-ending injured reserve with a torn biceps Wednesday, and the 6-foot-8, 320-pound Vollmer is ready to step in if needed.