How Marcus Cannon opting out of the 2020 season will impact the Patriots

The right tackle is out for the year. Who could step up in his absence?

Joe Thuney

Thuney’s offseason has included a franchise tag and a lot of speculation about where he’d play this upcoming year. Now, he’s locked into New England for the year, and while he’s been a great guard, he has the versatility to move elsewhere.

Over the past two offseasons, Thuney has taken a lot of reps at both tackle and guard, the former he played a bit in college. It wouldn’t be ideal to move Thuney from his normal spot, but it may be just what the Patriots have to do.