Patriots Trade for Walter Rouse With 2027 Picks

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Patriots Trade for Walter Rouse With 2027 Picks

11 sourcesUpdated Aug 31, 2026

The New England Patriots traded for tackle Walter Rouse from the Minnesota Vikings, sending a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick during cut-down weekend. Rouse, 25, has appeared in eight NFL games and can play both tackle and guard, and is expected to serve as depth behind starters Will Campbell and Morgan Moses. The moves come amid concerns about depth after a busy preseason and roster reductions, including Marcus Bryant being placed on injured reserve. The Patriots have pursued additional backs and linemen recently, signaling a strategy to strengthen back-end roster stability ahead of the 2026 season. Rouse was a sixth-round pick by Minnesota in 2024, and his versatility adds flexibility to an offensive line that also features rookie backups Caleb Lomu and Dametrious Crownover. The Vikings moved on from Rouse, as New England boosts protection for quarterback Drake Maye and aims to weather injuries while pursuing continued playoff contention.

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“Patriots Trade for OL Depth, Acquire Walter Rouse from Vikings”

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