Report: Patriots to sign Pro Bowl TE Austin Hooper originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots are reportedly signing two-time Pro Bowler Austin Hooper, a 29-year-old tight end who last played with the Las Vegas Raiders. The veteran inked a one-year deal worth up to $4.25 million, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.
Hooper will again join an Alex Van Pelt-led offense, as the two worked hand in hand during the 2020 and 2021 seasons on the Cleveland Browns where the 6-foot-4 tight end logged 780 yards on 84 receptions with seven touchdowns across both seasons.
The 2016 third-round pick will best be remembered for his time with the Atlanta Falcons, where he achieved back-to-back Pro Bowl seasons in 2018 and 2019, logging 2,244 yards on 214 receptions with 16 touchdowns in his four years with the team.
In his nine seasons in the league, Hooper has failed to find a true home, bouncing around five different organizations. After being targeted just 31 times last season with the Raiders, converting 25 for 234 yards, Hooper can be hopeful that a depleted Patriot offense — now without DeVante Parker — can give the career journeyman more looks.
While Hooper’s numbers have declined since he left Atlanta, posting his first scoreless season in 2023, the Stanford product will now have an opportunity to resurrect his career as the second option behind recently re-signed Hunter Henry.
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Author : NBC Sports Boston
Publish date : 2024-03-13 02:42:30
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