Patriots Eye Munford for Tackle Depth

0:00It's March 3rd. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The New England Patriots have their starting offensive tackles locked in with Will Campbell on the left and Morgan Moses on the right. But their back-up situation looks shaky heading into free agency. Three debt players are hitting the market, including 26-year-old Thayer Munford Jr., who played a versatile role last season. Munford brings solid experience from Ohio State, where he earned all Big Ten honors and started 45 games. Drafted in the 7th round by the Raiders in 2022, he appeared in 55 games with 21 starts across Las Vegas, New England and Cleveland. At 6 feet 6 inches and 331 pounds, he's got the size, for tackle or even tight end duties. Fans and analysts see him as a reliable depth piece who boosted the Patriots' run game in 2025. He played nine games with three starts, mostly as a six lineman on 143 offensive snaps

1:00and some special teams. His stability lay in the season helped in the playoffs, though his snaps varied. Teams like the Browns, Giants or Bears might chase him for back-up needs, given his low price tag around his career $3.3 million. Earned. The Patriots like his system fit and multi-roll ability, but they could opt for a younger draft pick instead since he's not a starter. Overall, Experts Project New England resigning Munford on a one-year deal worth about $3.5 million for tackle depth stability. It keeps things steady without breaking the bank. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com. Come. Come. Come.