The New England Patriots’ second signing of the new league year stayed in the trenches but flipped over to the offensive side of the ball. After adding defensive lineman Armon Watts, they signed offensive lineman Nick Leverett.
While the terms of the deal are not known, here’s what the signing means for the Patriots moving forward.
Eyes on Cole Strange’s status
The signing of Leverett immediately shifts the focus to projected starting left guard Cole Strange. Strange, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 15, is expected to miss time as he recovers this offseason.