The New England Patriots were awarded four players through waiver claims on Wednesday.
They were the No. 3 team in the waiver wire pecking order. So they had a higher priority in their selection over every other NFL team but the Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders.
Per the waiver system transactions, via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Patriots were awarded linebacker Curtis Jacobs, offensive tackle Demontrey Jacobs, defensive tackle Eric Johnson and offensive tackle Zachary Thomas.
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It’s notable that the Patriots put in claims for two new offensive tackles considering that’s been the biggest trouble spot for the team throughout training camp and the preseason.
Thomas and Jacobs are no saviors in that matter. They are simply two more project pieces for the Patriots to coach up behind the scenes as possible future depth options. Jones has no career game experience in the NFL, and Thomas has only appeared in three games.
The Patriots are currently down to a banged-up Vederian Lowe, Chukwuma Okorafor and rookie Caedan Wallace as their top tackle options on the roster. Of course, they could always kick Mike Onwenu back outside from guard to tackle.
It’s an ongoing game of offensive line musical chairs that feels like it’ll never end for the Patriots.
