NFL free agency: Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne agrees to a three-year deal with New England

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On the eve of the NFL’s legal tampering period, the New England Patriots and Kendrick Bourne agreed to terms on a three-year, $33 million deal, as first reported by ESPN and confirmed by CBS Sports HQ Senior NFL Insider Josina Anderson. 

Bourne, 28, is an NFL success story. He managed to crack the 49ers roster as an undrafted rookie in 2017 and was a key part of their 2019 NFC championship team. Bourne has since parlayed his success in San Francisco to two multiyear deals with the Patriots. He is getting a new deal now after completing the three-year, $15 million contract he penned in March of 2021. 

During his first season in New England, Bourne set career-highs with 55 receptions for 800 yards and five touchdowns. His production took a dip the past two years, however, partly due to inconsistent quarterback play. Injuries limited Bourne to eight games in 2023. 

The Patriots took steps to address…


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Author : Bryan DeArdo

Publish date : 2024-03-11 01:56:09

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