The Patriots reportedly remain in the mix for a proven No. 1 wide receiver in free agency, but New England might need to pony up plenty of cash if it wants to “swing big” and get Calvin Ridley to put pen to paper on a contract.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Patriots are “pushing to sign” Ridley, but sources believe Ridley currently prefers to return to his previous team the Jacksonville Jaguars and has been discussing a deal with them.
Jeff Howe of The Athletic reported on Monday that the Ridley sweepstakes in free agency is “down to the Jaguars and Patriots.