New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel discussed the vision for the offensive line, as the positional group has been hit with multiple injuries.
One of the questions inquired about a potential move that would send left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker to right guard, while potentially filling the left side with either Ben Brown or Walter Rouse. While he didn't completely rule out the move, it isn't something that the Patriots are actively considering right now.
"The vision that I have for AVT and Will is kind of starting to see a little bit of that, and I want to continue that…Probably not right now," Vrabel told reporters on Wednesday, according to Patriots Wire's Sophie Weller.
Would Mike Vrabel consider moving Alijah Vera-Tucker over to the right side:
"The vision that I have for AVT and Will is kind of starting to see a little bit of that, and I want to continue that...Probably not right now" Said Ben Brown and Walter Rouse will work at right guard…
— Sophie Weller (@sophieewellerr) September 30, 2026
Patriots starting right guard Mike Onwenu went on injured reserve after suffering an ankle injury in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Veteran guard Greg Van Roten stepped in as his replacement, but he also went down with an injury in the team's Week 3 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
So the Patriots are essentially down to their third option at the position. Brown and Rouse are expected to compete for starting reps this week in practice. Vera-Tucker has starting experience at right guard, and he has been one of the Patriots' most reliable offensive linemen so far this season.
If Brown or Rouse struggles in Week 4, it could signal the need for an bigger move on the offensive front.
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This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Mike Vrabel not ready for major OL change, but also not ruling it out
