The New England Patriots’ offensive line suffered a major hit in Week 12 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Morgan Moses briefly left the game with an illness but returned, while Will Campbell was carted off due to an MCL sprain and did not return. Campbell is expected to miss a couple of weeks, and the Patriots may place him on injured reserve, which would sideline him through Week 17. The team currently has three healthy offensive tackles on the 53-man roster, which is far from ideal.
New England Patriots poach familiar face with 18-career starts
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Dec 14, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) smiles after the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
According to Ben Belford-Peltzman of PFSN, the Patriots have signed Thayer Munford Jr. from the Cleveland Browns’ practice squad. NFL rules require players poached from a team’s practice squad to receive at least three weekly paychecks, and they count against the 53-man roster for three weeks, even if they get released before then. Munford has primarily played at right tackle, logging 688 snaps, and also has experience at left tackle and the sixth offensive lineman, with 245 and 155 snaps, respectively, according to PFF.
Lots of moves for the Patriots today They announced T Thayer Munford Jr. has been signed to the 53-man roster from the Cleveland Browns practice squad. In addition, CB Alex Austin has been placed on injured reserve, G Bill Murray has been signed to the practice squad and RB…
— Ben Belford-Peltzman (@thepatriotsbeat) November 25, 2025
Here’s what went down for the fourth-year OT in 2025
Las Vegas Raiders, Thayer Munford Jr.
Aug 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Las Vegas Raiders released Thayer Munford Jr. during roster cuts after competing for the starting left guard and right tackle positions, along with the swing tackle role. He signed with the New England Patriots’ practice squad in late August, but the Cleveland Browns signed him to the active roster in late September. Munford hasn’t appeared in a game this season, as the Browns cut him in mid-October but signed him to their practice squad shortly after.
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Will Campbell
May 9, 2025; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots offensive tackle Will Campbell (66) speaks to the media after rookie camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Will Campbell (Injured)
Morgan Moses
Vederian Lowe
Marcus Bryant
Thayer Munford Jr.
Sebastian Gutierrez (Practice Squad)
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