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Jordy McElroy

3 moves made by Patriots on the eve of training camp

The New England Patriots were reportedly doing some last minute roster tinkering on Tuesday

Offensive tackle Calvin Anderson was placed on the non-football illness list, and defensive lineman DaMarcus Mitchell was put on the non-football injury list. Meanwhile, undrafted rookie defensive tackle Justus Tavai was removed from the PUP list.

Anderson is one of the veteran offensive lineman that could be competing for reps at the right tackle position. Riley Reiff, who currently has the edge as the starter, is 34 years old and has yet to cement himself as the go-to player for that role.

As for Mitchell, he played in 310 special teams snaps for the Patriots as a rookie last season, and he was surely hoping to build on that effort in training camp.

The good news is Justus Tavai, who is the brother of Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai, is coming off the physically unable to perform list. It’s crucial for him to get reps in training camp if he hopes to have a shot at making the team.

The Patriots are set to open training camp with their first official practice on Wednesday.

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