Left tackle Nate Solder is one of just three of PFR’s top 10 free agents that has yet to find a new contract, and his market appears fluid. Two teams that are reportedly in pursuit of Solder — the Browns and the Texans — have signed other offensive tackles today, but both clubs still appear to be in play for Solder.
Cleveland inked former Steelers swing tackle Chris Hubbard to a five-year deal, but the Browns are still interested in Solder, reports Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com (Twitter link). Franchise icon Joe Thomas hasn’t given Cleveland an indication as to whether he’ll retire, so it’s unclear exactly how many tackles the team needs. But Hubbard’s ability to play several positions means the Browns could land Solder to play left tackle and deploy Hubbard elsewhere, likely at right tackle.
Houston, meanwhile, signed Seantrel Henderson and are expected to give him a chance to win a starting job. But the Texans are still in on Solder, as well, tweets John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. Like Hubbard, Henderson can play right tackle, and given Houston’s porous offensive line, there is plenty of room for improvement.
Solder is not expected to take any free agent visits, according to Tom Curran of NBC Sports Boston (Twitter link), meaning he could conceivably sign at any time. The Giants are also reportedly targeting Solder, who has spent his entire career with the Patriots.
colts better get in on him. t of cap room and haven’t spent a dime
Are the Patriots going to do anything of value this off season?
I’m not holding my breath. It’s really aggravating. Hope they can get Jordy and hen help on D
It pains me to say that for the amount of money players are getting paid, it may be a value to not get into the bidding frenzy. The Cousins deal is going to open Pandora’s box of greed. Imagine a diva WR with “fully guaranteed” on his mind………yikes
Never mind. They resigned Nate Ebner. All is saved.
The old curmudgeon definitely has a pattern. If Belichick likes you (Garapolo) or you play special teams (Ebner) or you have a lacrosse background (Hogan) then he’ll take care of you. If he doesn’t (Butler) then he’ll try to screw with you.