The New England Patriots made a couple of roster moves ahead of their Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The team activated offensive tackle Caedan Wallace from its injured reserve list to the 53-man roster, and in a follow-up move sent cornerback/punt returner/running back Marcus Jones to IR because of a recent hip injury.
Let’s analyze how the two transactions impact the Patriots from a big-picture perspective, starting with the positive news.
Improved offensive tackle depth: Offensive tackle has been an issue for New England throughout the season, and adding Wallace back to the mix will not suddenly turn the group’s fortunes around in a drastic way.