The New England Patriots may be looking to restructure their offensive line for next season, and they might have already taken steps to make that happen.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported on Thursday that former Cleveland Browns left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. has been touring NFL teams and recently paid a visit to the Patriots.
The Browns drafted Wills in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, and he played in 58 games over five seasons. However, Wills didn’t play in the NFL this past season while recovering from a lingering knee issue.
Although Wills played left tackle in Cleveland, he also took on the role of right tackle at Alabama, demonstrating his ability to handle both tackle positions.
Wills didn't participate in enough snaps in 2024 for Pro Football Focus to properly evaluate him, but in 2023, he recorded enough plays to receive a grade. Unfortunately, he didn’t perform well, as PFF ranked him 66th among 84 tackles, placing him 63rd in pass blocking and 62nd in run blocking.
The Patriots would likely bring Wills in as a swing tackle rather than a starter, especially since he’s coming off an injury and hasn’t been the most reliable starter throughout his NFL career.
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