Greg Van Roten signs with New England Patriots after Bills stint
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:29 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Greg Van Roten has joined the New England Patriots after spending the previous season with the Buffalo Bills. The offensive lineman signed with the Patriots following a workout earlier this month and the team's first preseason game. Van Roten, 36, has played for multiple teams in the NFL, including the Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers. Last season, he was a 17-game starter for the New York Giants. The Bills anticipate a competitive season as they have made significant changes to their offensive strategy and may face difficult roster decisions in the upcoming month.
- •Van Roten joins the Patriots after 2022 season with the Bills.
- •Patriots cut tight end Mitch Van Vooren to make space for him.
- •He has 144 career games played and started 105.
- •The Bills are restructuring their offensive approach this season.
- •Roster cuts for the Bills are due at the end of this month.
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