Patriots Scouted Ugly Commanders Vs. Bears ‘TNF’ Game — But Why?

The Harry tweets obviously were in jest, as the Patriots traded the beleaguered wide receiver to the Bears back in July, ending a highly disappointing three-year run in Foxboro that began when New England selected him in the first round (32nd overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.

The Smith tweets, meanwhile, were far more substantive. The fifth-year linebacker openly requested a trade out of Chicago this past offseason, and rumors and speculation since have persisted about his future with the organization. Smith, a two-time Second-Team All-Pro, is set to hit unrestricted free agency after the 2022 campaign. The Patriots, for what it’s worth, could stand to improve the second level of their defense.

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