Patriots, Matt Light Agree On 2-Year Deal

FOXBORO (CBS) - The Patriots and long-time offensive tackle Matt Light reached agreement on a two-year deal, according to several reports.

The 33-year-old Light is entering his 11th season, and he has been protecting quarterback Tom Brady's blindside since starting 15 games (including the playoffs) as a rookie in 2001.

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For now, Light will likely continue to start at left tackle, as the team has not yet reached an agreement with first round pick Nate Solder.

"Matt's been a good player for us for a long time," Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio said to reporters on Sunday.

Light re-joins fellow tackle Sebastian Vollmer, guards Logan Mankins and Dan Connolly, and center Dan Koppen on the offensive line.