Latest On LeGarrette Blount

The Patriots made an offer to LeGarrette Blount weeks ago, but they have not moved at all from their original proposal, according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport. In order to get more money out of New England, Blount will need to drum up a market for his services. So far, it doesn’t sound like there has been much outside interest.

Blount is without a competing offer and actually hasn’t taken a visit with any other teams yet. Until he can get that leverage, the two sides may continue to be in a holding pattern. For what it’s worth, there is strong interest on both sides in a return, but the Patriots are trying to take a cold, numbers oriented approach to the negotiations. Meanwhile, Blount doesn’t want to come back on a deal that would have him earning less than offseason acquisition Rex Burkhead.

Blount, 30, is now coming off one of the best seasons of his career. He had career highs in carries (299), yards (1,161) and touchdowns (an NFL-leading 18). Still, the running back depth chart is crowded and the Patriots historically have had success in replacing valuable vets.

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