Patriots Trade Up for Offensive Line in NFL Draft

0:00On March 27, the New England Patriots have shifted gears this off-season. Early rumors pointed to a trade for wide receiver AJ. Brown, but that fell through. Now, league insiders expect the team to trade up in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft to grab an offensive lineman. The Patriots have already revamped their line. They traded center-guarrett Bradbury to the Chicago Bears and slid their 2025 third-round pick Jared Wilson back to center. Free agent Alija Vera Tucker, now anchors left guard, locking down a solid left side for years to come. Lead general managers are buzzing about this. With right tackle Morgan Moses turning 35 and possibly cut in 2027 to save cap space, New England holds the 31st pick and might jump into the top 25 spots. Potential targets include tackles like Utah's Caleb Lomu, Alabama's Katie Improctor, or Clemson's Blake Miller. Trading up could cost a third-round pick and rule out any last minute brown deal.

1:03The rookie would start as a swing tackle, ready to step in if needed or even play guard. For now, the Patriots keep all doors open, but a draft night move lets increasingly likely to bolster that line heading into next season. NFL news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on game day.