Patriots free agency targets at offensive tackle
...there are some suitable candidates out there that would make sense for New England to pursue.
Dan Moore Jr. (UFA): Moore has been a model of stability for the Pittsburgh Steelers, starting 69 of a possible 71 games since joining the club as a fourth-round draft pick in 2021. While his pass protection has been hit-or-miss and he surrendered 12 sacks in 2024, he is an experienced starter who is still only 26 years old. The Steelers are expected to let him walk after spending a first-round draft pick at offensive tackle in back-to-back years.
Morgan Moses (UFA): Moses is already 34 and missed three games each in 2023 and 2024, but he is still as steady a right tackle as you will find on the market. An able run blocker and pass protector — he surrendered only 2 sacks and 16 total pressures as a member of the New York Jets last season — he would be a high-quality/low-cost placeholder until either Caedan Wallace or a rookie addition is ready to take over.
Cam Robinson (UFA): Ending the 2024 season as the Minnesota Vikings’ left tackle, Robinson spent most of his career in Jacksonville — including four years with current Patriots offensive line coach Doug Marrone as his head coach. The connection between the two men makes Robinson an obvious target for New England, but so does his résumé as a player: the 29-year-old is an all-around solid option, who will not give you the highest ceiling but a floor worth inserting into the lineup.
Ronnie Stanley (Void): With the aforementioned Alaric Jackson no longer on the market, Stanley is the clear top tackle remaining. As such, the Baltimore Ravens veteran might be an attractive target for the Patriots: the Pro Bowler appears to have put his injury woes behind him and would be an instant upgrade at left tackle due to his ability to both pass-protect and run-block at a steadily high level. Stanley won’t come cheap even at soon-to-be 32, but he is the best tackle out there.
Tyron Smith (Void): Tyron Smith falls into the same category as the aforementioned Morgan Moses. The long-time Dallas Cowboys LT, who also spent the 2024 season with the Jets, is an experienced blocker who still performs at a high level but would not be a long-term option. While there are questions about his future coming off a season-ending neck injury, a healthy and motivated Smith might offer good bang for the (relatively limited) buck and hold down the fort until another left tackle is ready.
Previewing this year’s offensive tackle class ahead of free agency.
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