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Patriots consider moving rookie Caleb Lomu to guard amid depth issues

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:55 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Patriots consider moving rookie Caleb Lomu to guard amid depth issues
Summary

The New England Patriots are facing significant depth issues on their offensive line, particularly at guard and center, following injuries to backups Ben Brown and Andrew Rupcich. Caleb Lomu, a first-round pick, may be moved from tackle to guard to address these concerns, although head coach Mike Vrabel noted Lomu's ongoing development at tackle. The Patriots' backup offensive line struggled in recent drills, raising urgency for a potential roster adjustment. Vrabel indicated that they will evaluate the performance of younger linemen before considering adding a veteran player to bolster the line.

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Status Watch
  • •Ben Brown will miss the rest of training camp due to injury.
  • •Andrew Rupcich is sidelined for the season after a knee injury.
  • •Lomu is currently cross-training at tackle with a potential shift to guard.
  • •The backup offensive line has struggled in drills and full-team settings.
  • •Vrabel plans to evaluate younger linemen before considering external signings.
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  • 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — Will Patriots move their promising rookie tackle to guard to solve depth issues?
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Depth issues have led to the Patriots becoming thin at guard and center. Could first-round pick Caleb Lomu be on the move?

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