Patriots Still In The Mix For DeAndre Hopkins
1 year agoNew England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker's new contract extension shouldn't limit or enhance the team's pursuit of free-agent wideout DeAndre Hopkins, who visited the Patriots on June 15. Parker's extension is unrelated to anything with Hopkins and instead is specific to crafting a deal for Parker that will reward him if he's on the field and productive, and it protects the team more than his prior deal if he isn't productive. New England has reportedly offered a contract to Hopkins, but he's in no rush to sign and is trying to drum up interest from more teams before training camp starts at the end of July. Until other teams show interest in the 31-year-old, though, the Patriots will remain a likely destination for Hopkins, who would immediately become their No. 1 wideout.
Source: ESPN Boston - Mike Reiss
Source: ESPN Boston - Mike Reiss