Marcus Bryant

Patriots Trade for Walter Rouse With 2027 Picks

The New England Patriots acquired offensive tackle Walter Rouse from the Minnesota Vikings in a sixth-round-for-seventh-round draft-pick swap to bolster tackle depth as Marcus Bryant lands on IR, a move aimed at stabilizing the end of roster cuts ahead of Week 1. Rouse, a 25-year-old with eight NFL games and a college career spanning Stanford and Oklahoma, gives New England versatility at tackle/guard as they retool their offensive line.