After focusing on the defense for the start of free agency, the Patriots have moved to the offense, as they hope to boost the group around Drake Maye to make his second season far easier than his rookie year.
One of the priorities was inevitably going to be adding much better players to their offensive line, particularly left and right tackle, which didn't start out too well based on the number of re-signings before the legal tampering period even began. That worsened on Monday morning, as a few players were immediately taken off the table.
However, the Patriots got a solid right tackle option by signing veteran Morgan Moses to a three-year deal, easily locking down the right side for Maye this fall.
The #Patriots have agreed to terms with veteran OT Morgan Moses on a three-year, $24 million deal worth up to $28.5 million, source says.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 10, 2025
The Pats add an experienced, reliable veteran in front of Drake Maye while Moses gets a raise and multi-year deal at age 34. pic.twitter.com/maaQbrbaoa
Patriots add much needed help to the offensive line with notable veteran tackle Morgan Moses
With some of their options off the table, the Patriots' decision to sign Moses is hard to argue against. The offensive line was in shambles during the 2024 season and became a liability on game day, ultimately setting Maye up for failure more often than not. So adding a trusted veteran like Moses is a significant move in the right direction and sets the offensive line up for better days ahead.
At 34 years old, he's not a long-term option by any means, but Moses will keep the right side of the line solid for Maye moving forward while also mentoring the younger players the Patriots hope to move into that role eventually, most notably Caedan Wallace.
That makes his signing even more valuable to the Patriots, especially since the new regime led by Mike Vrabel reportedly believes Wallace can be a great option at right tackle with more experience.
Looking at Moses' career, he has been a solid protector of the quarterback no matter which team he was on and bulldozes through defenders like nobody's business. Even at 33 years old last season, he allowed just two sacks and two hits in 14 games and was still a good option as a run blocker.
Those traits will inevitably benefit Maye under center and help boost their run game, which suffered last season due to the offensive line's inconsistency and the pile-up of injuries.