# Patriots Host Veteran OG on Visit

> Patriots host veteran guard Jamaree Salyer to assess injury risks.
- Title: Patriots Host Veteran OG on Visit · New England Patriots On SI
- Summary: Patriots host veteran guard Jamaree Salyer to assess injury risks.
- Keywords: new england patriots, jamaree salyer, los angeles chargers, miami dolphins, offensive line, injury, practice squad, nfl, sports, Patriots, Host, Veteran
- Source: New England Patriots On SI — https://si.com/nfl/patriots/onsi/patriots-host-veteran-og-on-visit-which-might-tip-their-hand-injury-wise-jamaree-salyer
- Published: 2026-10-22T18:41:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: new england patriots, jamaree salyer, los angeles chargers, miami dolphins, offensive line, injury, practice squad, nfl, sports
## Patriots' Offensive Line Struggles
Patriots have lost four offensive guards to injuries: Mike Onwenu (ankle), Greg Van Roten (knee), Alijah Vera-Tucker (hamstring), Ben Brown (knee).
## Patriots Host Veteran Guard
Patriots hosted veteran guard Jamaree Salyer on a visit to the facility.
## Salyer's Background
Salyer was a Los Angeles Chargers sixth round pick in 2022, spent summer with Miami Dolphins, and remains a free agent since August release.
## Salyer's NFL Experience
Salyer played 67 games with Chargers since 2022, 43 as starter, and has experience at left tackle and right guard.
## Salyer's Physical Stats
Salyer is 6-foot-4, 325 pounds, and recorded 69.0 pass blocking grade and 61.5 run blocking grade last season.
## Patriots' Injury Concerns
Patriots have ruled out Vera-Tucker and Brown for Chicago Bears game and haven't activated Marcus Bryant (ankle) from IR.
## Practice Squad Depth
Patriots have practice squad depth: Andrew Rupcich, Jacob Rizy, Xavier Newman-Johnson, Jake Kubas, Lorenz Metz.
## Current Starting Lineup
Patriots start with Walter Rouse (left guard) and Matt Pryor (right guard), both added recently.
## Salyer as Emergency Option
Salyer could provide depth if Patriots' starting guards go down during game.
## Key takeaway

Patriots host veteran guard Jamaree Salyer to evaluate injury risks for their depleted offensive line.