Kendrick Bourne has stated on numerous occasions that he’d like to return to the Patriots, but it’s looking more like a certainty that the receiver will hit the open market.
There’s still a “notable gap” between the Patriots and Bourne in contract negotiations as both sides are trying to find a “middle ground,” CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson reported Sunday.
The clock is ticking for the Patriots to come to terms with Bourne on a deal before he can negotiate a deal with another team. Even though free agency doesn’t officially open until 4 p.