BREAKING: Patriots Confirms The Signing Of Another Top Star
The New England Patriots are undergoing a complete rebuild this offseason, with Jerod Mayo and Eliot Wolf taking the reins.
After 24 seasons, the team is adapting to a new culture and faces numerous questions. The Patriots have re-signed several key players, including Kendrick Bourne, Josh Uche, Kyle Dugger, and Mike Onwenu.
Despite making a flurry of moves, the Patriots still have significant challenges ahead. The offensive line remains a major concern, but New England has bolstered that unit with their latest addition.
Patriots News: New England Plans To Sign Liam Fornadel
BREAKING: New England Patriots are signing offensive lineman Liam Fornadel, per sources.
Fornadel worked out for New England last week, shortly after finishing his #UFL season with the DC Defenders. pic.twitter.com/E17E1CSTWw
— Christian Paolantonio (@PaolantonioPFN) June 18, 2024
According to Christian Paolantonio, the New England Patriots are signing offensive lineman Liam Fornadel. On June 17, the team released guard Ryan Johnson, creating a roster spot that Fornadel will fill. A few weeks ago, Fornadel worked out for New England and evidently impressed the coaching staff and front office.
The former James Madison product has spent the last two years playing for the UFL D.C. Defenders, where he excelled in both the run and pass game. In 2023, he was selected to the All-XFL Team.
At 24 years old, Fornadel has demonstrated his ability to move players in the run game and has a chance to compete for a backup role in 2024. This past season, he played in all 10 games for the Defenders, earning the sixth-highest pass-blocking grade (82.4) and the second-highest overall offensive line grade (79.1) according to PFF.
With training camp approaching next month, the Patriots continue to bolster their roster with new additions.