5 interior offensive linemen options for Patriots after Garrett Bradbury trade

New England Patriots

The Patriots appear to be looking for a left guard this offseason, with Jared Wilson likely moving to center.

Written by Conor Roche

March 7, 2026 | 4:36 pm

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While the Patriots would certainly like to make improvements at multiple positions on their roster, a clear stance of need emerged on Friday.

The Patriots have agreed to trade center Garrett Bradberry to the Bears, meaning the offensive line will be modified in some way this offseason. Early indications appear to be that Jared Wilson, who started at left guard as a starter for the Patriots last season, will move to center, his college position.

If that’s the case, the Patriots will almost certainly need to add a left guard this season. Outside of starting right guard, Mike Onwenu, Ben Brown, Mickey Butler, and Keidan Wallace are the only other point guards on New England’s roster.

So, as the Patriots likely look to add another interior offensive lineman this offseason, here are five possible options they should consider.

Isaac Seumalo, G, Steelers

Most free agent rankings consider Seumalo the best point guard to hit the open market this offseason. It’s easy to see why. The 32-year-old has been arguably one of the best left guards in football over the past two seasons, ranking in the top four in pass and run win rate among interior offensive linemen in 2025. He was in the top 10 among interior offensive linemen in both statistics last year.

However, the big questions with Seumalo will be whether the Patriots want to invest a lot of money into the guard and whether they want to add another 30-plus player along the offensive line. Pro Football Focus projects that Seumalo will sign a one-year contract worth $8 million, which seems light considering the 10 highest-paid guards earn at least $18 million annually.

David Edwards, GI, Bills

Edwards hasn’t been the player Siumalo has been over the past two seasons, but he has certainly been productive. He is ranked among the top 20 goaltenders in football for the second time in his career in 2025, per PFF. He only surrendered three sacks and 27 pressures as well.

One advantage Edwards has over Seumalo is his age. He will turn 29 later in March, marking the peak of his career. But it could also mean a bigger contract than Seumalo could get, as PFF expects he will sign a three-year, $35 million contract.

Joel Bitonio, G, Browns

Bitonio is arguably the most decorated goalkeeper in the league. The 34-year-old is a five-time All-Pro and made seven straight Pro Bowls from 2018-24.

Even in his 12th season, Bitonio had another strong year in 2025. He has given up just two sacks and allowed three or fewer sacks in all but one season, per PFF.

there There are some retirement rumors surrounding Bitonioso there is a possibility that he will not be available to sign this season. For this reason, he will probably only sign a one-year contract as well.

But Bitonio would certainly give the left side of the Patriots offensive line much-needed experience after starting two rookies at left tackle and guard in 2025. Bitonio also spent a season with Mike Vrabel in Cleveland, so there’s a connection there.

Elgton Jenkins, C, Packers

We don’t want this entire list to include the best guards available in free agency, like the top three players we mentioned. So, Jenkins makes his way here because he’s a likely candidate for the Packers’ devaluation thanks to his massive $24.3 million cap hit for the 2026 season.

If the Patriots are able to acquire Jenkins, it would allow them some flexibility along the interior of the offensive line. Jenkins was primarily a left guard before moving to center last season, where he played nine games before suffering a season-ending broken leg.

While Jenkins had a good year at the position (he was ranked as the seventh-best pass blocking position on PFF last season), left guard may be the 30-year-old’s best position. Jenkins was a two-time Pro Bowler for the Packers during his seasons starting at left guard, so acquiring him could mean Wilson starting at center.

Emmanuel Brignone, J., Oregon

Looking beyond free agency and the trade market, there are a few potential interior offensive line options for the Patriots in the draft. Pregnon is probably the best prospect for an interior offensive lineman they could reasonably select in the draft.

Pregnon, a projected Day 2 pick, was a first-team All-American at Oregon State last season. He was one of the best guards in college football last season as well, ranked as the second best guard in the country per PFF. He allowed just three pressures all season.

Furthermore, Brignone was also the best-performing goalkeeper of the group, according to Next Generation Stats. His 5.21 40 time helped him earn an elite 9.42 relative athletic score.