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Nate Solder | Tackle

Team: New York Giants
Age / DOB:  (30) / 4/12/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'8' / 325
College: Colorado
Drafted: 2011 / Rd. 1 (17) / NE
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Giants signed LT Nate Solder, formerly of the Patriots, to a four-year, $62 million contract.
The contract includes $35 million guaranteed and makes Solder the highest-paid tackle in football. Solder also drew heavy interest from the Broncos, Browns, Texans and of course, his old team, the Patriots. The 29-year-old has never received any All-Pro recognition or even gone to a Pro Bowl, but he's a solid veteran starter and should be a huge upgrade on draft bust Ereck Flowers at left tackle. Back in Foxboro, Cameron Fleming and LaAdrian Waddle are the leading in-house candidates to replace Solder on Tom Brady's blind side. Mar 14 - 10:45 AM
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

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Nate Solder - T - Giants

Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer reports the Giants are interested in free agent LT Nate Solder.

New York had its heart set on Andrew Norwell, but he signed with Jacksonville. Solder wouldn't be a bad consolation prize, though the Giants will face plenty of competition for his services. In addition to the Giants, Solder is also being pursued by the Browns, Broncos, Texans and of course, the team he's spent his entire career with, the New England Patriots.
Related: Giants
Source: Albert Breer on Twitter
Mar 13 - 5:31 PM
Nate Solder - T - Giants

The Boston Globe's Ben Volin reports the Browns are "making a big run" at free agent LT Nate Solder.

According to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Joe Thomas has yet to decide if he will play in 2018, but this news suggests the Browns expect him to retire. Solder is easily the best tackle on the market, and Cleveland has the money to price everyone else out if they want him. The Texans and Broncos have also been linked.
Related: Browns
Source: Ben Volin on Twitter
Mar 13 - 9:34 AM
Nate Solder - T - Giants

NBC Boston's Michael Giardi reports interest in free agent Nate Solder is "off the charts," and that the Texans and Broncos appear to be "at the head of the class."

The MMQB's Peter King reported earlier Monday Houston is expected to be "all over" Solder. The Texans have a glaring need at left tackle after trading Duane Brown last season.
Related: Broncos, Texans
Source: Michael Giardi on Twitter
Mar 12 - 1:59 PM
Nate Solder - T - Giants

MMQB's Peter King believes the Texans will be "all over" free agent LT Nate Solder.

Offensive line is Houston's biggest need, and getting Solder to fill the gap at left tackle would allow them to move 2017 fourth-rounder Julie'n Davenport to the right side. Solder will have no shortage of suitors, however, including the Patriots. Solder is expected to command at least $12 million per year on his next deal.
Related: Texans
Source: MMQB
Mar 12 - 11:08 AM
Nate Solder - T - Giants

Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald expects free agent LT Nate Solder to field offers "north of" $12 million annually.

Solder's preference is to stay with New England and while he could take somewhat of a hometown discount to make that happen, Howe cautions that the Patriots must field a "competitive" offer or risk losing him. Per Howe, Solder can probably expect an offer in the range of $52 million over four years or two years for $28 million if he's looking to sign a short-term deal. If Solder leaves, LaAdrian Waddle and Cameron Fleming would be the leading in-house candidates to replace him at left tackle.
Source: Boston Herald
Mar 4 - 8:53 AM
Nate Solder - T - Giants

The Boston Herald's Jeff Howe reports impending free agent LT Nate Solder plans to continue his career.

There were rumors Solder was considering retirement, but it would have been surprising to see him walk away. He is only 30 (in April) and is set to be the best tackle available in a weak market. Howe reports the Patriots and Solder have yet to open contract negotiations.
Source: Jeff Howe on Twitter
Mar 1 - 11:42 AM
Nate Solder - T - Giants

Free agent LT Nate Solder says he wants to continue playing.

Solder is considering retirement but the early signs suggest he'll return. The Patriots want him back but may have trouble signing him after he settled for a team-friendly deal in 2015. The Boston Herald expects Solder to command $12 million annually.
Source: Boston Herald
Feb 10 - 4:02 PM
Nate Solder - T - Giants

Patriots LT Nate Solder (hamstring) is active for Week 2 against the Dolphins.

The blindside protector was sidelined for Week 1.
Sun, Sep 18, 2016 12:03:00 PM
Nate Solder - T - Giants

Patriots LT Nate Solder (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Solder has said he plans to play this week, and starting off with even a limited practice is a good sign. He will likely play. Solder managed just four games last season because of a torn bicep.
Thu, Sep 15, 2016 11:00:00 AM
Nate Solder - T - Giants

Patriots LT Nate Solder (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 1.

The Pats also ruled out RG Jonathan Cooper (foot), in addition to Rob Gronkowski (hamstring). Backup RG Shaq Mason (hand) is listed as questionable. The Patriots lost RT Sebastian Vollmer (shoulder) and RB Dion Lewis (knee) to reserve/PUP in the preseason. Tom Brady is suspended. On Sunday night, this extremely shorthanded offense will take on a Cardinals defense that shuts down enemy rushing attacks and blitzes with the highest frequency in football. Jimmy Garoppolo's first-ever regular season start could be an ugly one.
Sat, Sep 10, 2016 11:50:00 AM
Nate Solder - T - Giants

Patriots LT Nate Solder (calf) has been cleared for training camp.

He missed OTAs and minicamp, but his status was never in doubt. Solder has a $10.32 million cap number this season.
Source: Jeff Howe on Twitter
Wed, Jul 27, 2016 07:44:00 PM
Nate Solder - T - Giants

Patriots LT Nate Solder will miss the rest of the season with a torn bicep.

Solder's injury was initially labeled as an elbow issue, so this comes as a big surprise. It's a huge loss for New England, even if Solder wasn't playing that well on Tom Brady's blind side. Look for Marcus Cannon to step in at left tackle, as the Patriots continue to sort out the interior of their offensive line. Solder just signed a two-year, $20.62 million extension through 2017 last month.
Source: Jim McBride on Twitter
Wed, Oct 14, 2015 12:48:00 PM
Nate Solder - T - Giants

Patriots LT Nate Solder will have an MRI on his injured elbow Monday.

Solder injured the elbow Week 5 against the Cowboys. He said it was "too hard to tell" if the injury is serious following the game. His status will be updated following the exam.
Source: Jeff Howe on Twitter
Sun, Oct 11, 2015 08:24:00 PM
Nate Solder - T - Giants

Patriots LT Nate Solder was forced from New England's Week 5 game against the Cowboys with an elbow injury, and will not return.

Solder was struggling mightily before departing, getting whipped by DE Greg Hardy. Solder remained on the sideline following his injury, suggesting it's not that serious.
Sun, Oct 11, 2015 06:57:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Eli Manning
2Davis Webb
RB1Jonathan Stewart
2Wayne Gallman
3Paul Perkins
4Jalen Simmons
5Terrell Watson
GLB1Jonathan Stewart
2Wayne Gallman
3RB1Wayne Gallman
2Paul Perkins
FB1Shane Smith
WR11Odell Beckham
2Roger Lewis
3Cody Latimer
4Kevin Norwood
5Amba Etta-Tawo
WR21Sterling Shepard
2Travis Rudolph
3Darius Powe
4Marquis Bundy
5Keeon Johnson
WR31Roger Lewis
TE1Evan Engram
2Rhett Ellison
3Jerell Adams
4Kyle Carter
5Ryan O'Malley
LT1Nate Solder
2Laurence Gibson
LG1Patrick Omameh
2John Jerry
3Damien Mama
4Ethan Cooper
C1Brett Jones
2Kristjan Sokoli
RG1John Greco
2Jon Halapio
3Nick Becton
RT1Ereck Flowers
2Chad Wheeler
3Adam Bisnowaty
K1Aldrick Rosas
2Marshall Koehn