FOXBORO — The Patriots once again have a backup center on their 53-man roster.

The Patriots signed offensive lineman Ben Brown off of the Raiders’ practice squad Thursday, according to a source. Brown, 26, went undrafted out of Ole Miss in 2022. He’s since spent time with the Bengals, Seahawks, Cardinals and Raiders.

Brown spent all offseason with the Raiders. He was waived during roster cutdowns and joined the Raiders’ practice squad in August.

Brown has experience playing guard and center, but he exclusively played center in training camp.

The Patriots only had one center on their 53-man roster since playing David Andrews on injured reserve. Nick Leverett, who replaced Andrews in Week 5, <a href="https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/10/06/patriots-new-starter-struggles-in-first-game-replacing-team-captain/">allowed 10 pressures</a> in his first start, per <a href="http://pff.com">PFF</a>. That was tied for the highest mark allowed by a center in the PFF era (since 2006).

The Patriots also have centers Bryan Hudson and Sincere Haynesworth on their practice squad. Hudson was elevated from the practice squad in Week 5 and has taken first-team reps with the offense in the last two weeks.

The Patriots signed a center away from the Raiders amid Nick Leverett’s struggles.{ai:summary}<p>The New England Patriots signed offensive lineman Ben Brown from the Raiders' practice squad to bolster their center position after placing David Andrews on injured reserve. Brown, who has played for multiple teams since going undrafted in 2022, will provide depth as the team navigates injuries.</p><p>The Patriots had previously relied on Nick Leverett, who struggled in his first start, prompting the need for additional support at center. Brown joins other centers on the practice squad as the team addresses its offensive line challenges. #sports</p>

Patriots add center to 53-man roster amid struggles at position

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