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Patriots reportedly ‘expected’ to sign free agent offensive lineman Kellen Diesch

Diesch was originally an undrafted free agent with the Dolphins in 2022.

By Hayden Bird

August 2, 2024

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The Patriots’ offensive line situation: One of the major question marks facing the Patriots heading into training camp was the state of the offensive line.

Several weeks into camp, it appears some of those questions remain. To address this, the Patriots are expected to sign offensive lineman Kellen Diesch, according to ESPN reporter Mike Reiss. This comes a day after the initial report emerged from Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Houston that New England was hosting Diesch for a workout.

Diesch, 26, was an undrafted free agent with the Dolphins in 2022. He’s also been a member of the Bears and Steelers practice squads. In 2024, he was claimed off waivers by the Browns, but was cut two days later due to a failed physical.

He played Texas A&M and Arizona State in college, and was named second-team All-Pac-12 Conference as a senior. At 6-foot-7 (300 pounds), he could be a higher-upside project for the team. Depending on circumstances, Diesch could potentially compete for a spot on the roster in New England as first year head coach Jerod Mayo looks to rebuild the team’s offense.

Trivia: What Patriots player leads the franchise in all-time first-team All-Pro selections?

(Answer at the bottom).

Hint: It’s not Tom Brady. This player, a Hall of Famer, was drafted fourth overall out of Alabama.

Scores and schedules:

Tonight, the Red Sox begin a three-game series in Texas against the Rangers at 8:05 p.m.

Elsewhere, Team USA marches on at the Paris Olympics. Here’s a look at today’s schedule for the Summer Games.

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Comparing past and present: NFL reporter Albert Breer offered his take on the stylistic differences between Bill Belichick and Jerod Mayo.

On this day: In 2018, the Red Sox clobbered the Yankees 15-7 behind three home runs from Steve Pearce (who finished the night with six RBIs). Boston totaled 19 hits as a team.

Daily highlight: Red Sox prospects combined to pitch a no-hitter for the minor league High-A affiliate Greenville Drive on Thursday. It’s Greenville’s second no-hitter of the season.

Trivia answer: John Hannah