The New England Patriots have seemingly gone out of their way at times to give rookie offensive tackle Justin Herron playing time this season.
Herron, a sixth-round pick out of Wake Forest, has rotated with Jermaine Eluemunor at left tackle since starter Isaiah Wynn suffered an ankle injury in Week 11 and landed on injured reserve prior to Week 12. While Eluemunor has started at left tackle in Weeks 12, 13 and 14, Herron has played 48 snaps at the position over the last three games. Wynn is eligible to return Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.