Patriots RB Sony Michel (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
The New England Patriots made a widely expected decision when they declined the fifth-year option on running back Sony Michel’s rookie contract.
It goes without saying Michel’s future in Foxborough will be contingent on how both he and Damien Harris, who’s coming off a breakout year, perform in 2021.
However, has anyone stopped to think that New England could cut ties with Michel before the start of next season?
If the opportunity arose, surely the diligent Bill Belichick wouldn’t pass on unloading Michel with his value potentially at its highest since his rookie year, right?