Patriots Can't Afford Not To Target Offensive Lineman Who Finally Found Footing
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The New England Patriots have plenty of positions to address during free agency: edge, wide receiver, offensive line, linebacker, tight end.
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It’s not going to be easy to check all of those boxes, though...
If the club intends on putting itself in a position to regularly contend, it will have to put together another near-flawless offseason -- which might force them to make a play for someone like Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo.
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Bio:
Isaac Seumalo
Position: IOL
Height: 6’ 4"
Weight: 303lbs
2026 Age: 32 (Oct. 29, 1993)
2025: 14 G, 3 SCK ALL, 15 PRS ALL
The Patriots should sign Isaac Seumalo because:
It'll allow them to kick the can down the road...
The Patriots haven't been afraid to ignore their long-term needs at certain positions (tight end and linebacker) in recent seasons, as they've been able to get by with veterans who continuously play beyond the level expected of them -- so perhaps they think that is an option here?
New England needs someone who can weather the storm between Will Campbell and Jared Wilson, perhaps leading it down the path of relying on someone with experience over someone with upside.
Seumalo has proven to be one of the more consistent players in the entire NFL, as he has allowed three or less sacks in each season since 2022 -- all while playing at least 500 offensive snaps in six-of-seven seasons since 2018. It's not like he's going to suddenly forget how to play the position.
The Patriots should not sign Isaac Seumalo because:
It's stupid to put all of your eggs in one basket...
Seumalo is going to command somewhere in the realm of an $10-12 million average annual value during his first trip to unrestricted free agency since 2023, and will likely push for even more from teams who need help along the offensive line if they hope to compete regularly over the next few seasons. If you pay that price, be prepared to pay out dead money toward the end of the contract.
Best Fits:
1. Baltimore Ravens
2. Buffalo Bills
3. New England Patriots
Seumalo is one of those guys who could conceivably be signed by anyone, though it is expected that he'll be picking from a list of legitimate contenders. The Ravens and Bills have an opportunity to really push for his services, which might be too much for others who were hoping for something of a discount.
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