The New England Patriots already fell short in the Calvin Ridley sweepstakes this offseason, but the options list for remaining free agents to fill the team’s void in receiving depth was trimmed down again on Thursday.
Curtis Samuel, who could’ve been a potential backup plan for the Patriots, signed a three-year, $24 million deal with the Buffalo Bills, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The contract includes $15 million in guaranteed salary plus the opportunity to earn $30 million.
Now two days into the official free agency period, the Patriots have made minimal progress in recruiting new offensive weapons to pair with whoever New England names its starting quarterback.