49ers Sign Veteran Tackle Lowe for Backup Role

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The San Francisco 49ers signed the Finsive Tackle Viderian Lo from the New England Patriots this offseason to bolster their left tackle depth. Lo spent the last three seasons in New England and bring solid experience to the mix as a potential backup or stopgap option. Lo has logged 1,379 career snaps at left tackle in the NFL. He's on a deal averaging nearly $6 million per year, which positions him as a top backup without starter level pay. This signing gives the 49ers key insurance for their star left tackle Trent Williams. Even if Williams stays, Lo can cover the one or two games he typically misses each season. And if Williams gets traded or they draft a rookie, Lo serves as a bridge until that player settles in. A week backup plan last year hurt them badly in a key game against the Seattle Seahawks. It caused them the division and helped Seattle reach the Super Bowl so they're not taking

1:03chances now. Meanwhile, the move squeezes Spencer Burford, who shifted from swing tackle to left guard last season. With Lo here, Burford looks like just a guard option in depth piece at tackle. He might not return next year as the team eyes upgrades inside. This story is made possible by our sponsor. Your bedtime ritual just got better, built in sound, built in comfort, S-O-L-I, S-O-L-E-Pillow.com.