In a shocking turn of events, Nick Leverett, once the Patriots’ hopeful new center, has found himself on the bench after a tumultuous game against the Dolphins in Week Five. But the drama doesn’t end there – according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Patriots are set to part ways with Leverett after Week Six.
Leverett was initially chosen to fill in for the injured David Andrews, but his performance against Miami raised doubts about his ability to hold down the position. The Patriots wasted no time in making a change, benching Leverett in favor of Ben Brown for their next game against the Texans.
Brown, recently pulled from the Raiders’ practice squad, made an immediate impact and was lauded by head coach Jerod Mayo as the team’s top offensive lineman. With such high praise for Brown, it’s clear that Leverett’s chances of reclaiming his starting role were slim to none.
The decision to cut ties with Leverett comes as a shock to many, but it seems the Patriots are willing to make bold moves in the pursuit of success. As Leverett looks towards the future, he’ll undoubtedly be on the hunt for a new team to call home.
