Between the start of NFL free agency in mid-March and the end of the compensatory window right after late April’s draft, the New England Patriots brought 14 outside players aboard. Only 13 of those remain on the active roster.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Patriots announced that they have placed veteran offensive lineman Wes Schweitzer on the reserve/retired list. Schweitzer had originally joined the team on a one-year, $1.555 million contract.
Let’s assess what the move means for the team.
Left guard picture clears up
Even though he had not played a single in-game snap at left guard since the 2020 season, the Patriots inserted Schweitzer right into the mix at the position upon bringing him aboard.