Patriots’ Wes Schweitzer Retires After Eight Seasons

Veteran offensive guard Wes Schweitzer, who joined the New England Patriots this offseason, has retired after eight NFL seasons and was placed on the reserve/retired list. Schweitzer, 31, previously played for the Atlanta Falcons, Washington Commanders, and New York Jets, totaling 90 games and 62 starts. His unexpected retirement comes just months after signing with the Patriots, where he was projected to compete for a starting role on an overhauled offensive line. The departure further thins the Patriots' guard depth as the team transitions toward a younger, more athletic unit, with Cole Strange, Will Campbell, and Layden Robinson now competing for starting spots. This marks the second veteran offensive lineman retirement for New England this offseason. The Patriots must now look for alternative options at left guard as they prepare for the 2025 season.