It sounds like the Patriots are still searching for a solution at tight end. Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle tweets that the team worked out three tight ends yesterday: Gabe Holmes, Ben Koyack and Eric Tomlinson.
Koyack, a former seventh-rounder out of Notre Dame, spent the first four seasons of his career with the Jaguars, where he appeared in 37 total games. The tight end hauled in 24 receptions for 199 yards and one touchdown during his stint in Jacksonville. He was released by the Jags at the end of the preseason. Tomlinson also has NFL experience, compiling 16 career receptions for 193 yards and one touchdown in 39 career games. Back in September, the Giants claimed the 27-year-old off waivers from the Jets, but he was waived after going catchless in three games with his new squad.
Holmes, a 2015 undrafted free agent out of Purdue, has appeared in 10 games (four starts) without hauling in a catch.
The Patriots have gone through a number of tight ends as they’ve looked to replace Rob Gronkowski‘s spot in the lineup. Ben Watson is set to return in Week 5, and both Matt LaCosse and Ryan Izzo are currently dealing with injuries. The Patriots could be looking to add some necessary depth for tomorrow’s matchup against the Bills.
Wouldn’t it make a little sense to trade fir a legit TE? Theres a few guys out there that are on bum teams.
Agreed.
Vikings extended Rudolph, see if Rookie Irv Smith might be affordable
Cameron Brate might be affordable as well
Both are TE2 on Minnesota & Tampa and both teams have needs
*affordable meaning whatever the ask (player(s), pick(s), etc)
I forgot about Baltimore’s TE depth too
The vikings would trade Rudolph before smith.
Patriots are trying out TIGHT ENDS !!
What was the result? They were tried out on Thursday.
Trade for Austin Hooper from Atlanta!