The New England Patriots were quite active on the eve of their fourth and final preseason game, acquiring two offensive linemen via trade. First, the team brought offensive tackle Korey Cunningham on board from the Arizona Cardinals; later it also swung a trade to get now-former Baltimore Ravens guard/tackle Jermaine Eluemunor. The message is a simple one: the team felt a need to upgrade the depth up front.
As a result of the moves, the entire complexion of the Patriots’ offensive line has now changed. While depth players like Dan Skipper and James Ferentz appeared to have good chances of making the 53-man roster before Wednesday’s moves, they now might very well find themselves on the outside looking in.