Conor McDermott was once an emergency option for the New England Patriots, being picked up off the street prior to their Thanksgiving Day matchup with the Minnesota Vikings.
After putting together six weeks of solid play, he’s reportedly earned a shot at a more permanent role.
“The Patriots and offensive tackle Conor McDermott have reached agreement on a new contract, according to a league source,” Jim McBride of The Boston Globe tweeted Saturday.
McDermott immediately stepped in and stepped up for the Patriots, starting in all six of his games for New England in 2022-23.