Vollmer (shoulder) is participating in training camp practice, the Boston Herald reports.

Out out the gate, Vollmer is working in a limited capacity, but that's to be expected, as he had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder this offseason. The 31-year-old is slated to reprise his role as the Patriots' starting right tackle, a role Vollmer handled very capably last season, while playing in 15 games for the Super Bowl champs.

Patriots RT Sebastian Vollmer (leg) is participating in OTAs.

Vollmer broke his leg in October and should be full-go for training camp. He received extremely strong marks in pass protection last season.

Patriots placed RT Sebastian Vollmer on injured reserve with a broken right leg, ending his season.

It's a huge blow for the Pats, as their offensive line had been one of the few areas of the team not racked by injury. Vollmer was playing some of the best football of his career, grading out as Pro Football Focus' No. 2 right tackle. He'll be replaced by third-year G/C Marcus Cannon. Signed through 2016, Vollmer will be back as the Patriots' right tackle next season, but the injury costs him a $1 million roster bonus, and more in playing-time incentives.

The Boston Herald reports Patriots RT Sebastian Vollmer has been diagnosed with a broken right leg, and is undergoing surgery on Monday.

Patriots RT Sebastian Vollmer suffered an apparently serious right leg injury in Sunday's Week 8 game against the Dolphins.

Vollmer got rolled up on a stretch run play to the right side, and needed an air cast to be placed on his leg. Vollmer's screams could be heard on television he was in so much pain. Look for Marcus Cannon to replace him at right tackle.

Patriots RT Sebastian Vollmer (foot) is active for Sunday night's Week 4 game against the Falcons.

Vollmer will start despite only practicing on Friday and being listed as questionable. The Patriots inactives are TE Rob Gronkowski, WR Danny Amendola, RB Leon Washington, DL Jake Bequette, WR Matt Slater, LB Steve Beauharnais, and OL Chris Barker.

The Boston Herald reports RT Sebastian Vollmer (questionable, foot) is likely to play in Sunday night's game against the Falcons.

Vollmer left Week 3 with a foot injury, but was able to return to practice on a limited basis Friday. He made the trip to Atlanta and is now trending towards being active for Sunday Night Football.

ESPN Boston doesn't expect RT Sebastian Vollmer (questionable, foot) to be active this week.

Vollmer practiced on a limited basis Friday, but is likely targeting a Week 5 return. Marcus Cannon replaced Vollmer last week and will start in his absence.

Patriots RT Sebastian Vollmer (foot) returned to practice Friday.

His exact level of participation isn't yet known, but it's now looking like he has a chance to play in Sunday night's game against Atlanta. Marcus Cannon replaced Vollmer last week and graded out positively over 38 snaps by Pro Football Focus.

Patriots RT Sebastian Vollmer (foot) is not practicing again Thursday.

Vollmer's foot sprain is reportedly not serious, but he's in major doubt Sunday night's game in Atlanta. Backup Marcus Cannon is a serviceable replacement. Tom Brady owners shouldn't fret.

Patriots RT Sebastian Vollmer (foot) is considered day to day.

Patriots RT Sebastian Vollmer left Sunday's Week 3 win over the Bucs with a foot injury.

Patriots RT Sebastian Vollmer (knee surgery) feels "really good."

Patriots RT Sebastian Vollmer's four-year contract has a base value of just $17 million, with $8.25 million guaranteed.

It's a significantly below-market contract for one of the game's premier right tackles, and a steal of a deal for the Patriots. The big payment is a $7 million signing bonus, but Vollmer's base salaries are (relatively) dirt cheap throughout the contract's life and his New England future will be year to year beyond 2013. The max value, including incentives, is $27 million.

Patriots agreed to terms with RT Sebastian Vollmer on a four-year contract.

ESPN Boston's Field Yates first broke the news, then the Boston Herald's Karen Guregian had the years. After having no market in the first two weeks of free agency, it was appearing more likely that Vollmer would be back in New England. Offensive tackles were flying off the market in the opening two days of free agency, but Vollmer, among others, missed the boat on the big money. The Patriots in all likelihood are locking Vollmer, 29 in July, up for cheaper than they initially expected to. New England will bring back its entire offensive line, and Vollmer is easily one of the top right tackles in football when healthy. He missed one game in 2012.

The Boston Globe reports the chances of free agent RT Sebastian Vollmer re-signing with the Patriots "increase by the day."

Vollmer has had no market due to back issues and a post-season knee scope, and beat writer Greg Bedard says to not be surprised if a deal between Vollmer and the Patriots is for more than just one year. Right tackles Vollmer, Andre Smith, and Eric Winston all remain without teams two weeks into free agency.

ESPN Boston believes the Patriots' "best hope" to re-sign free agent RT Sebastian Vollmer is on a one-year deal.

With Vollmer facing questions about his back and the tackle market developing slowly, he's certainly nearing "prove-it deal" territory. The Pats would likely be just fine with that, but have also proven adept at locking players up at below-market value for multiple years at a time. Rolling the dice on a three- or four-year deal could pay off in a big way if Vollmer ends up staying healthy.

The Boston Globe wouldn't be surprised if free agent RT Sebastian Vollmer returned to the Patriots on a one-year deal.

Vollmer's market has been shockingly nonexistent. Vollmer and Andre Smith may be keeping tabs on Jake Long's situation; Smith's agent also represents Long. After Jermon Bushrod, Gosder Cherilus, and Phil Loadholt struck gold early in free agency, guys like Vollmer and Eric Winston may have missed the boat.

ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss thinks free agent RT Sebastian Vollmer's camp will be aiming for $7-8 million annually.

Reiss also doesn't believe any teams will be looking at Vollmer as a left tackle, which, if they were, would certainly drive his price up. Reiss' suspicion is that New England will let Vollmer walk "for anything north of $7 million per," and says the Patriots would likely go with Marcus Cannon at right tackle in 2013 over signing a different high-priced free agent tackle.

The Patriots opted against using their franchise tag ahead of Monday's 4PM ET deadline.

Right tackle Sebastian Vollmer and cornerback Aqib Talib were the two likeliest candidates, but New England deemed neither worth the pricey designation. Wes Welker is the Patriots' other prominent free agent. Look for the team to keep negotiations open with all three leading up to March 12.