According to Field Yates, the Patriots are hosting free-agent OT Jared Veldheer for a visit.
Former Broncos OT Jared Veldheer visited the Patriots, per source. With Isaiah Wynn recovering from an Achilles injury, OT depth is an area for the team to consider.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) April 30, 2019
Veldheer could provide insurance for the Patriots at offensive tackle as last year’s first-round pick, Isaiah Wynn, recovers from a torn Achilles.
Veldheer, 31, is a former third-round pick of the Raiders back in 2010. After four years in Oakland, Veldheer signed a five-year, $35 million contract that included $10.5 million guaranteed with the Cardinals in March of 2014.
In 2018, the Cardinals traded Veldheer to the Broncos in exchange for a sixth-round pick. Veldheer made a base salary of $6.5 million for the 2018 season.
In 2018, Veldheer started 12 games for the Broncos and was rated by Pro Football Focus as the No. 58 offensive tackle out of 80 qualifying players.
We have him featured in our Top 50 Available Free Agents list.
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