Pats sign former CFL, XFL and UFL G Liam Fornadel

Field Level MediaField Level Media|published: Tue 18th June, 16:42 2024
XFL: XFL Championship-Arlington Renegades at D.C. DefendersMay 13, 2023; San Antonio, TX, USA; DC Defenders wide receiver Josh Hammond (0) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Liam Fornadel (77) in the second half at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

The New England Patriots signed free agent guard Liam Fornadel on Tuesday. Terms were not disclosed.

Fornadel spent the last two seasons with the DC Defenders in the XFL (2023) and UFL (2024), starting every game.


He originally signed with the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers after going undrafted out of James Madison in 2022.

Fornadel, 25, adds size and depth to the Patriots' offensive line competition at 6-foot-4 and 312 pounds.

--Field Level Media

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