Durant Becomes UFA, Teams Eye Big Tackle

0:00For the NFL, it's March 5th. Here's what's happening. The New England Patriots have decided not to tender offensive tackle Yassir Durant, making him an unrestricted free agent when the 2026. League Year starts next week. This move, reported earlier this week, clears the way for the 27-year-old to hit the open market right away. Durant had been a restricted free agent option for the team, but they chose to pass. He rejoined New England last June on a one-year deal after a previous trade stint there, only to get waived with an injury designation early in. Training camp and spend the entire 2025 season on injured reserve with a split salary of $540,000. Throughout his career, Durant has bounced around the league since going undrafted out of Missouri by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020. He played seven games with the Patriots early on, making one start, then had stops with the New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos, totaling just. 19 games with limited offensive and special team snaps. Meanwhile, Durant found success in the UFL over the past two

1:03springs, earning all UFL honors at left tackle for the DC defenders, the reigning champs. As six with seven and 330 pounds, he's got the size teams look for on the line. The league year kicks off officially at 4 p.m. eastern time on March 11th, so Durant could sign anywhere soon after. Keep an eye on where this big tackle lands next. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen. to the