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Reports: Patriots sign first outside free agent of offseason, former Broncos swing tackle

By Bryan Lambert, Boston 25 News Staff

Carolina Panthers vs. Denver Broncos Carolina Panthers defensive end Efe Obada (94) recovers a fumble under pressure from Denver Broncos offensive tackle Calvin Anderson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco) (Brian Blanco/AP)

By Bryan Lambert, Boston 25 News Staff

The Patriots have joined the free agency shopping spree.

New England has agreed to terms on a two-year deal with former Broncos offensive tackle Calvin Anderson, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.

Anderson, 26, signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2019 but was released before training camp even began. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound lineman then spent the next three years at Mile High.

The Rice University product has anchored both sides of Denver’s offensive line but spent most of the 2022 season at left tackle.

According to MassLive’s Mark Daniel,’ Anderson’s 2022 65.0 PFF grade is comparable to the two starting tackles New England deployed by season’s end.

Although Anderson has never been a full-time starter, the reported transaction helps shore up an offensive line that struggled on the edges to protect their quarterback last season.

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