NFL Rumors: Patriots missed out on blockbuster swing for $92,000,000 All-Pro WR - Source: Imagn
The New England Patriots reportedly took a blockbuster swing to sign a top free agent this past offseason. The Patriots offense had been an issue all season except for rookie quarterback Drake Maye.
With New England selecting Maye, the Patriots wanted to give him some weapons. According to MassLive's Mark Daniels on Friday, the Patriots tried to sign star receiver Calvin Ridley this past offseason.
“The Patriots front office found that out the hard way this past offseason. Multiple sources told MassLive that the team struck out on their top two free agent targets – wide receiver Calvin Ridley and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins," Daniels wrote. "The Patriots offered to make up the difference in taxes for Ridley, who turned them down to sign with Tennessee."
