The New England Patriots apparently are looking out for reinforcements to their questionable offensive line.
Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reported Thursday evening that the Patriots labored out offensive deal with Kellen Diesch. Diesch, who went undrafted out of Arizona State in 2022, has by no means performed in an NFL recreation.
Diesch signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent however was launched previous to the beginning of that season. Diesch has bounced round follow squads in his profession, first with the Chicago Bears as a rookie earlier than becoming a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers in that position final season.
The Steelers waived Diesch in Could and it seemed like he would catch on with the Cleveland Browns. However the Browns shortly waived the 24-year-old as a result of a failed bodily simply days after signing him.
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Diesch has super top for the place at 6-foot-7 however lacks the general dimension most on the place have with him being listed at 300 kilos.
New England’s offensive line hasn’t impressed a ton of confidence heading into coaching camp. The Patriots have dependable choices in David Andrews and Mike Onwenu, who New England signed to a three-year, $57 million contract this offseason, however a lot of the remainder of the road is unproven.
The Patriots might have free-agent signee Chukwuma Okorafor at proper deal with whereas probably having to rely instantly on rookies Caeden Wallace, who was drafted within the third spherical, and Layden Robinson, a fourth-round choice.
Bringing in Diesch for the remainder of coaching camp would add depth to the unit and provides the Patriots an opportunity to see what Diesch can supply. It additionally might give New England a leg up on different groups if the Patriots resolve they need Diesch on the follow squad on the finish of coaching camp.
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