Patriots sign offensive tackle James Hudson

The Patriots have signed offensive deal with James Hudson, in keeping with a information launch from the staff.

Hudson, who’s coming into his sixth NFL season, was launched by the Giants earlier this month. The 6-foot-5, 313-pound lineman has performed in 60 video games with 19 profession begins, 14 of which got here at proper deal with. The opposite 5 have been at left deal with.

The transfer provides depth on the deal with spot for the Patriots.

Starters Will Campbell and Morgan Moses are underneath contract. Vederian Lowe, who stuffed in for Campbell at left deal with whereas the rookie was coping with an MCL sprain, signed with the 49ers. Thayer Munford, one other reserve deal with, not too long ago turned a free-agent.

Seventh-round choose Marcus Bryant performed in 12 video games, however didn’t make any begins throughout his rookie season. Caedan Wallace, whom the Patriots drafted as a deal with, switched to protect final offseason. Lorenz Metz and Sebastien Gutierrez are additionally on the roster, however have spent the majority of their time with the apply squad.

Most of Hudson’s expertise is at proper deal with. He’ll probably again up Moses who began all 17 video games final season. Moses turned 35 in March.

Hudson made a pair of begins for the Giants at left deal with final season, so if the Patriots discover themselves in one other pinch with out Campbell they may doubtlessly play Hudson there too. He’s one of many extra skilled choices the Patriots have at deal with for the second.

Hudson was a fourth-round choose within the 2021 NFL Draft. He spent the primary 4 years of his profession with the Browns earlier than transferring onto the Giants final season. He briefly overlapped with Mike Vrabel, who was a advisor for the Browns in 2024.

Now, he’ll head to New England with an opportunity to compete for a roster spot because the Patriots proceed to keep watch over their offensive line.

Khari A. Thompson

Sports activities Reporter

Khari Thompson covers skilled sports activities for Boston.com. Earlier than becoming a member of the staff in 2022, Khari coated faculty soccer for The Clarion Ledger in Jackson, Miss.