The tight end position for the Patriots has been an area of concern since the spring. Rob Gronkowski retired, Dwayne Allen is now a member of the Dolphins and Jacob Hollister was traded. The team brought back Ben Watson, but he’s 38 and suspended for the first four games of the season.
They brought in Matt LaCosse from the Broncos and after a good spring, there was the hope that he could take his game to the next level with Tom Brady and the Patriots. Stephen Anderson, a move tight end was returning, as well as Ryan Izzo who missed his rookie season with an injury.