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The Patriots have joined the free agency shopping spree.
New England has agreed to terms on a two-year deal with former Broncos offensive tackle Calvin Anderson, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
#Patriots agree to two-year deal with former #Broncos OT Calvin Anderson, source says.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2023
Anderson, 26, signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2019 but was released before training camp even began. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound lineman then spent the next three years at Mile High.
The Rice University product has anchored both sides of Denver’s offensive line but spent most of the 2022 season at left tackle.
According to MassLive’s Mark Daniel,’ Anderson’s 2022 65.0 PFF grade is comparable to the two starting tackles New England deployed by season’s end.
Per @PFF, Calvin Anderson mainly played at left tackle last season. He was given a 65.0 grade.
— Mark Daniels (@ByMarkDaniels) March 14, 2023
Trent Brown (67.4) and Conor McDermott (65.8) were around that grade as well
Although Anderson has never been a full-time starter, the reported transaction helps shore up an offensive line that struggled on the edges to protect their quarterback last season.
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