‘I think we’re both looking in different directions’: Trent Brown says he will likely leave Patriots in free agency

The soon-to-be-free-agent did play both right and left tackle for the Patriots this past season as a member of an ever-changing offensive line. New England seemingly deployed a different starting five each week, and regularly shifted players around due to injuries or performance issues mid-game.

Combine Brown’s possible departure with fellow offensive lineman Michael Onwenu’s, and the Patriots will forced to be in the market to pay for multiple trenchmen this offseason.

Brown spoke highly about his potential former teammate, who is also likely going to hit the free agent market, on SiriusXM.

“I don’t think I’ve ever seen him do it, but I think he could probably play center too,” Brown said. “I think he has the mind for it … To play both guard [spots] and right tackle at a high level, I don’t think you’re going to find that too often.”

Both players could find themselves saying goodbye to New England come March 13, the first day NFL clubs can sign free agents.