"The team hadn't really taken advantage of the fullback position since James Develin retired in 2019, but with McDaniels back on the sideline, it didn't take long to bring Lampe in, who went undrafted in 2025. Fans were excited to see what he was going to do with the familiar playcaller and Drake Maye, only for Lampe to suffer a season-ending injury in the summer."
"Given that McDaniels loves having a fullback on his roster, even having former Patriot Jakob Johnson follow him to the Raiders when he became their head coach, it was fair to assume that Lampe had a path to a roster spot this year, as long as he maintained his impressive performance from last year. But that's now in doubt with Gilliam signing a three-year contract."
Brock Lampe, an undrafted fullback from last year's rookie class, showed promise in the Patriots' offense under Josh McDaniels, who historically utilizes the fullback position. After the team hadn't employed a fullback since James Develin's 2019 retirement, Lampe's arrival generated excitement. However, a season-ending summer injury limited his development. The Patriots' recent free agency signing of Reggie Gilliam to a three-year contract has significantly reduced Lampe's standing and roster prospects. Despite offseason optimism about his fit with McDaniels and quarterback Drake Maye, Lampe now faces substantial competition for both a game-day role and a roster spot.
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