The New England Patriots offensive line depth suffered a blow in the first game of the summer. The preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts saw the team’s fourth and fifth interior linemen, Ben Brown and Andrew Rupcich, both go down with injuries.
In order to not become vulnerable up front, the Patriots explored the free agency market. They ended up bringing in a player with immense experience and the necessary versatility to serve as a super-sub along the interior O-line.
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Hard facts
Name: Greg Van Roten
Position: Guard/Center
Jersey number: 70
Opening day age: 36 (2/26/1990)
Measurements: 6’3″, 305 lbs, 9 1/” hand size, 32 1/2″ arm length...
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