The New England Patriots reportedly had interest in trading for wide receiver Sterling Shepard prior to his decision to sign a contract extension with the New York Giants.
According to Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News, the Patriots' pursuit of Shepard had "gained steam" before New York extended him.
Per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, Shepard and the Giants agreed to a four-year, $41 million extension this week.
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