Patriots sign veteran guard Greg Van Roten to one-year deal
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:55 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The New England Patriots have signed veteran offensive guard Greg Van Roten to a one-year contract, as reported by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Van Roten, 36, recently worked out for the team on August 6. This signing comes after backup guard Ben Brown suffered an injury in the team's preseason opener, which will keep him out for the remainder of the preseason. Van Roten has previously started for the New York Giants and has extensive experience in the NFL, totaling 148 games played with 105 starts. He began his career as an undrafted free agent in 2012 with the Green Bay Packers.
- •Greg Van Roten joins the Patriots on a one-year deal.
- •He worked out with the team on August 6.
- •Ben Brown will miss the rest of the preseason due to injury.
- •Van Roten has started for the Giants in the past two seasons.
- •He has 148 career games and 105 starts in the NFL.
- 12:55 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots to sign veteran offensive lineman Greg Van Roten, per report
- 12:42 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots reportedly signing veteran OL after injury bug hits
- 10:58 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots agree to terms with OG Greg Van Roten
"With injuries piling up at guard, the Patriots are reportedly signing veteran offensive lineman Greg Van Roten to a one-year deal.
"Veteran offensive guard Greg Van Roten will sign a one-year deal with the Patriots, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
"In light of some injuries, the Patriots will be adding to their offensive line.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 12:55 AMPatriots to sign veteran offensive lineman Greg Van Roten, per report
In light of some injuries, the Patriots will be adding to their offensive line.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 12:42 AMPatriots reportedly signing veteran OL after injury bug hits
With injuries piling up at guard, the Patriots are reportedly signing veteran offensive lineman Greg Van Roten to a one-year deal.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 10:58 PMPatriots agree to terms with OG Greg Van Roten
Veteran offensive guard Greg Van Roten will sign a one-year deal with the Patriots, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
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