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Nate Solder Latest Patriots Player To Leave
One of the most valuable pieces of the offensive line is going to the New York Giants.
FOXBOROUGH, MA — Nate Solder is the fourth player in two days with plans to leave New England, according to reports. The left tackle will sign a four-year, $62 million deal with the New York Giants, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.
The deal makes Solder the highest paid offensive lineman in the NFL.
Solder is the fourth high profile Patriots player to reportedly leave the team. Dion Lewis and Malcolm Butler are expected to sign with the Tennessee Titans and Danny Amendola is heading to Miami.
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As noted by Ben Volin of the Boston Globe, the move means that Marcus Cannon, Tony Garcia and Andrew Jelks are the only offensive linemen signed by the Patriots. Cam Fleming and LaAdrian Waddle are both free agents.
Patriots currently have 3 OTs on the roster: Marcus Cannon, Tony Garcia and Andrew Jelks. The last two have never played an NFL snap. Pats can always resign Cam Fleming or LaAdrian Waddle (or both). FAs: Justin Pugh, Andre Smith, Austin Howard, Greg Robinson, Ty Nsekha (RFA)
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) March 14, 2018
The #Giants are signing LT Nate Solder to a 4-year deal worth $62M, source said, with $35M guaranteed. The highest paid OL in the NFL.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2018
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