What happened: Joshua Farmer and Leonard Taylor III served as the top backups, according to Mike Reiss.
Why it matters: New England's expected veteran addition would bring more size, power and experience inside, per Reiss, while increasing the roster's age at a position that typically trends younger.
By the numbers: The expected signing carries a one-year term with a $3.5 million base and a maximum value of $6 million.
What to watch: Watch how New England distributes defensive tackle snaps in Week 2.