Patriots tailor plan for lineman Morgan Moses to extend career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:08 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Morgan Moses, a right tackle for the New England Patriots, is 34 years old and in his 12th NFL season. The team implemented a specialized program featuring reduced practice time and increased off-field treatment aimed at preserving his health throughout the season. This trend reflects an increasing focus on workload management for NFL linemen. Last season, twelve linemen aged 35 and older started at least one game, marking the highest number in two decades. Moses played all 21 games during the Patriots' Super Bowl run, demonstrating the effectiveness of his tailored training regimen. With advances in sports medicine, discussions arise about the possibility of linemen enjoying longer careers under these management strategies.
- •Moses started all 21 games in the 2025 season.
- •The Patriots' program prioritizes less practice for veteran linemen.
- •Twelve linemen aged 35 and older started last season.
- •Trent Williams also adjusts his training routine at age 38.
- •Overall trend reflects efforts to extend linemen's careers in the NFL.
- 7:08 PMYahoo Sports — Formula for extending the careers of NFL linemen? Less practice, maximum care
"At 34 years old, in his 12th pro season and with his fourth team, Patriots right tackle Morgan Moses was the old man in his first year on New England’s offensive line last season. The Patriots meticulously crafted a program for him that featured less practice and lots of off-field treatment to preserve him for games. It’s part of a trend teams are employing to extend the careers of the NFL’s biggest players.
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