Patriots working out first-rounder attempting NFL comeback
The New England Patriots are looking to strengthen their offensive line, and are turning towards a veteran to possibly fill a spot. D.J. Fluker is attempted a comeback after not playing for the entire 2022 season and will work out with the Patriots on Monday morning, The Score's Jordan Schultz reports. Schultz added that Fluker […]
The New England Patriots are looking to strengthen their offensive line, and are turning towards a veteran to possibly fill a spot.
D.J. Fluker is attempted a comeback after not playing for the entire 2022 season and will work out with the Patriots on Monday morning, The Score's Jordan Schultz reports.
Schultz added that Fluker has dropped 40 pounds since his last stint in the NFL and has most recently worked out with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The former 2013 Los Angeles (formerly San Diego) Chargers first-round pick had a strong showing in his rookie season, starting in 15 games and being named to the All-Rookie team.
He remained with the Chargers for four seasons, but joined the New York Giants on a one year, $3 million contract for the 2017 season. While he appeared in nine games, the lineman was injured and placed on injured reserve to finish the season.
The Giants opted to not re-sign Fluker, and he signed with the Seattle Seahawks for the 2018 season. Following his first season with the Seahawks, he signed a two-year, $9 million contract extension, but was released in April 2020.
Since 2020, Fluker has been a member of four different teams, starting with the Baltimore Ravens. He bounced around from the Miami Dolphins, Las Vegas Raiders, and Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021, but has not been signed by a team since.
The Patriots are known to have a strong link with former Alabama stars, with quarterback Mac Jones drafted by New England in 2021. They also added former Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien to the coaching staff following their struggling season.
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