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Patriots sign veteran Matt Pryor to bolster struggling offensive line

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 12:42 AM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Patriots sign veteran Matt Pryor to bolster struggling offensive line

Summary

The New England Patriots are signing nine-year veteran Matt Pryor to address their offensive line issues. Pryor, previously with the Cardinals’ practice squad, brings experience to a unit dealing with injuries, particularly as quarterback Drake Maye struggles behind center. The Patriots currently have serious depth problems, especially with their third-string right guard. Ahead of their matchup against the 3-0 Buffalo Bills, the Patriots are facing challenges with both injuries and inconsistent play. Star cornerback Christian Gonzalez is also dealing with a shoulder injury and missed recent practice.

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•Matt Pryor signed off the Cardinals’ practice squad by Patriots.
•Patriots down to third-string right guard amid injuries.
•Drake Maye has taken three sacks in each game this season.
•Christian Gonzalez's status uncertain ahead of Bills game.
•New England faces the unbeaten Buffalo Bills soon.

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12:42 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots news: New England signing 9-year veteran amid offensive line issue

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The New England Patriots are playing with a banged up Drake Maye behind center . So the reigning AFC champions took a step to address the offensive line woes. Nine-year veteran Matt Pryor is on the way as the latest NFL Free Agency signing. Boston Globe Patriots insider Ben Volin dropped the intel there Wednesday evening . “Source tells me Patriots […] The post Patriots news: New England signing 9-year veteran amid offensive line issue appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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