#nick-allegretti

#nick-allegretti

The New England Patriots' offensive line looks far different from it did last season: four out of five starters are new. Mike Onwenu is the only '24 starter that remains after the draft renovated the left side of the line through Will Campbell and Jared Wilson, while free agency saw the center and right tackle slots filled via Garrett Bradbury and Morgan Moses.

The stud right guard has been sorely missed since tearing his ACL. Cosmi has some additional markers to hit, but all signs point to his return to the starting lineup sooner rather than later. That's going to shift the offensive line's dynamic entirely, and one player could suffer more than most. Nick Allegretti initially got the nod to replace Cosmi this season. It did not go well, and the coaching staff sent him to the bench in favor of Andrew Wylie after just two games. When the former Texas star gets the all-clear to participate on game days, he'll be pushed even further down the pecking order.