New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo does not believe rookie offensive tackle Caedan Wallace will be ready to take the field in Sunday’s road game against the Arizona Cardinals.
The Penn State rookie returned to practice on Wednesday, after not appearing in a game since Week 4 against the San Francisco 49ers. Wallace’s return is a welcome one for an offensive line struggling in pass protection.
Nevertheless, it appears the organization is taking things slow with the rookie lineman.
“I think he needs a little bit more time… realistically I don’t see him playing this week,” Mayo told media members on Friday, via A to Z Sports’ Sophie Weller.
Wallace’s progress will be worth monitoring over the next couple of days.
It would be ideal for him to get extended action as the Patriots begin to assess what they have on their roster and what pieces will be valuable for the future.
