Among the top priorities for the Patriots this offseason was improving the offensive line, as their performance down the stretch of the season and into the Super Bowl showed they weren't where they needed to be to sustain the kind of success they were achieving.
The lack of depth and experience among the group played a major role in their losing effort against the Seahawks in February, so it was crucial for Eliot Wolf and Co. to upgrade the group in free agency and the NFL Draft, which they appear to have accomplished.
But depth remains a concern, even with the new additions, and now a new prediction from The Athletic's Chad Graff suggests one of their most notable backups, 2024 draft pick Caedan Wallace, is likely fighting for his spot on the roster this summer.
While it's not entirely unexpected, given how little he played in 2025, it doesn't seem like a good idea to cut a player after just two years in the league who plays a position that is already thin on the roster.
The Patriots might take a big risk by cutting more backup offensive linemen this summer
Despite not becoming the starter the Patriots were hoping for, Wallace can play multiple roles on the offensive line, and with some more coaching, he could be a valuable depth piece the offense may need.
Regardless, Graff isn't confident that he will survive roster cuts this summer, and by the looks of it, he's probably right with the assumption.
“The Patriots drafted Wallace in the third round two years ago with hopes that he’d develop into a starting tackle. Then, a new coaching staff moved him to guard in an attempt to bring out the best in him.
Neither approach has led to meaningful playing time, and now Wallace is on the roster bubble with a chance of becoming the latest player from the team’s disastrous 2024 draft to be cut. Wallace played just eight offensive snaps last season.”
Looking at the current roster, it's clear that Wallace will be competing for a spot. Fortunately for him, there are more tackles than there are guards, so he certainly has an opportunity to prove he is worthy of keeping around. We just have to see if he can do it.
He needs to show he can be a reliable backup in emergencies, and not just a warm body they're keeping around for some reason. Clearly, he looked good enough in college for Wolf to draft him, and although the 2024 class was mostly disastrous, Wallace is one of just three players still on the roster. That might mean something.
He'll have to take advantage of the opportunity he's been given, and the best-case scenario for all involved is that he becomes a valuable backup the offense can utilize. Wallace appears to have just one more chance to showcase that, so the pressure is on.
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