Dec 4, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tackle Nate Solder (77) blocks for New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Photo Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Giants made a big splash in free agency Wednesday by agreeing to terms with left tackle Nate Solder of the New England Patriots, multiple media outlets reported.
Solder will become the highest paid offensive lineman in the league with a four-year contract worth $62 million, including $35 million guaranteed, according to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Deals cannot be officially signed until Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. ET.
The 6-foot-8, 314-pound Solder has been a mainstay on the Patriots’ offensive line, starting at least 15 games in six of his seven NFL seasons.
Solder, 29, who protected the blind side of four-time Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady, had signed a two-year, $20.6 million contract with the Patriots in 2015.
During his tenure in New England, Solder appeared in four Super Bowls, including a loss to the Giants during his first season in 2011, when he was named to the NFL’s All-Rookie team.
A first-round draft pick out of Colorado in 2011, Solder started 95 of 98 regular-season games and 16 postseason contests for the Patriots.
