The New England Patriots have turned to a familiar face in their efforts to upgrade their offensive line.
The Patriots, per MLFootball, are signing veteran offensive lineman Yasir Durant to a one-year contract. The 27-year-old previously played with the Pats in 2021.
Listed at 6’6” and 331 pounds, Durant was a left tackle in college, starting 33 games at the position over his three seasons at Missouri. He originally joined the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2020 . He appeared in 11 games as a rookie, making one start at right guard in Week 17.