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Sources: Matt LaCosse now eighth Patriot to opt out

Tight end Matt LaCosse has decided to opt out of the 2020 season, sources tell ESPN's Field Yates, upping the New England Patriots' total of opt-out players eight. The eight players is easily the most of any team in the league.

LaCosse, who turns 28 in September, was entering his second year with the Patriots and sixth in the NFL.

In addition to LaCosse, other top Patriots players to opt out of the 2020 season are starting linebacker Dont'a Hightower, starting safety Patrick Chung, starting right tackle Marcus Cannon and core special teamer Brandon Bolden.