Patriots Reportedly Trade for Another Lineman in Ravens' Jermaine Eluemunor
By Michael Luciano
The David Andrews blood clot affair has the New England Patriots thrown completely off-balance, and has Bill Belichick searching every possible avenue in which he could add offensive line depth.
After trading a sixth-round pick for former Arizona Cardinals tackle Korey Cunningham, New England also acquired third-year lineman Jermaine Eluemunor from the Baltimore Ravens.
Breaking: #Patriots are trading for Ravens G/T Jermaine Eluemunor, league source confirms. Story soon on @BGlobeSports
— Jim McBride (@globejimmcbride) August 28, 2019
Born in London, Eluemunor was drafted in the fifth round, 159th overall, in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M. He has played in 17 games over two seasons as a member of the Ravens, starting three.
Eluemunor isn't the strongest or toughest lineman his size in the league, but he offers nimble footwork in pass protection and the versatility to play both guard and tackle, though he was a better performer inside.
Jermaine Eluemunor gives the #Patriots a guard with NFL starting-experience. Can play tackle as well. Solid pick up
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) August 28, 2019
If Eluemunor can find a mean streak that matches his finesse and football IQ, then the Patriots might have just snagged a quality backup for next to nothing.