The New England Patriots just re-signed offensive guard Jack Conley, a move that screams “we need bodies NOW” after two key linemen went down with injuries. This was first reported by SI.com’s Ethan Hurwitz and confirmed by Patriots Wire’s Sophie Weller.
Seriously, this isn’t Conley’s first rodeo with the Pats. He first rolled into Foxborough back in May 2025 as an undrafted free agent. But hey, it didn’t stick the first time, right? He got waived during the final 53-man roster cuts on August 26, then grabbed a practice squad spot the next day, only to get released again last September. Rough.
Conley bounced around, spending time on the Detroit Lions’ practice squad in November 2025 and also linking up with the Cleveland Browns. But now, he’s back, and it’s all about pure necessity for the Pats. Ben Brown and Andrew Rupcich both got dinged up in their preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts. With those injuries, suddenly the Patriots are scrambling for offensive line depth, especially at guard. Conley’s familiar with the system and, more importantly, he’s available.
It’s a “late preseason reunion” and it tells you everything about where the Patriots’ offensive line stands. They’re clearly short on options and banking on someone who knows the playbook, even if he didn’t quite make the cut before. Their O-line health is gonna be something to watch very closely heading into the season.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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