Marcus Bryant impresses while fighting for Patriots roster spot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 3:32 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

The New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts ended their preseason opener with a 13-13 tie on August 13, 2026. Marcus Bryant, a 6-foot-7 tackle, showed his skills as he fought for a place on the 53-man roster. PFF graded Bryant at 79.6 overall, the highest among Patriots offensive players with significant snaps. His performance included an 85.6 pass-blocking grade and clean pass protection during the game. With cutdown day approaching, Bryant appears to have made progress in securing a roster spot.
- •Game ended in a 13-13 tie on August 13, 2026.
- •Marcus Bryant achieved a PFF grade of 79.6 in the game.
- •He had the top pass-blocking grade of 85.6 among teammates.
- •Bryant started at left tackle after limited playing time as a rookie.
- •Competition for roster spots intensifies as cutdown day approaches.
- 3:32 PMYahoo Sports — New England Patriots’ 6-Foot-7 Tackle Impresses in Bid for 53-Man Roster
"The New England Patriots didn’t notch a win in their preseason opener, settling for a 13-13 tie with the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday.Nonetheless, they may have come away with something more valuable along the offensive line.Marcus Bryant came into the summer fighting for his place on the depth chart, and after one preseason game, the […] The post New England Patriots’ 6-Foot-7 Tackle Impresses in Bid for 53-Man Roster appeared first on HEAVY.
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