Patriots Trade Veteran Lineman for Young Tight End | New England Patriots News

The Patriots just pulled off a savvy move, signing veteran offensive lineman Greg Van Roten — a six-foot-three, 305-pound force with over 140 career games under his belt — while releasing young tight end Mitch Van Vooren, who brought speed and touchdowns in college but only played sparingly in the NFL. With Van Roten ready to plug in at right guard, New England is stacking depth on the line as they gear up for the season. Van Vooren’s release stings, especially after his track-star past and explosive college stats — but roster moves like this are par for the course. The real question? How will Van Roten mesh with the Patriots’ offense? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b2f0f551f84e895c