The Patriots have had a second player opt out of the 2020 season.
Offensive guard Najee Toran has joined teammate Danny Vitale in taking the leave of absence option, Jim McBride of the Boston Globe reports.
Cowboys cornerback Maurice Canady, Seahawks offensive lineman Chance Warmack, Ravens returner De'Anthony Thomas and Chiefs guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif also have taken the voluntary opt out. Washington defensive lineman Caleb Brantley has become the first NFL player to take the “high-risk” opt out.
High-risk opt outs receive a $350,000 stipend with no offset and an accrued/credited season.