With the tackle market slow to develop, the Patriots have finally reached a deal with one of their own.
According to Field Yates of ESPNBoston.com, the Patriots have agreed to a contract with right tackle Sebastian Vollmer.
Vollmer’s signing could shake something loose for Cincinnati’s Andre Smith, as the two right tackles seemed to be stuck after Jake Long reached a deal with the Rams.
Volllmer’s back issues have been a concern, but the Patriots must be convinced he’s well, and now they’ve got their entire starting line under wraps for next season.