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Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots shakes hands with quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens after Baltimore's 37-26 win at Gillette Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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Joe Judge, head coach Bill Belichick and Matt Patricia of the New England Patriots look on before a game against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Gillette Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

Bill Belichick’s potential heir makes too much sense for Patriots

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. (Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports)

Robert Kraft pushed by surprising source for Patriots to get Lamar Jackson

Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens attempts a pass during the first half at Gillette Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Bill Belichick shuts down the idea of pursuing Lamar Jackson

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) watches his son Jack pull in a catch after their joint training camp practice against the Tennessee Titans at AdventHealth Training Center Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 in Tampa, Fla.Nas Titans Bucs 037

Tom Brady’s son showing signs of following in father’s footsteps

DeAndre Hopkins rumors, NFL rumors (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

NFL rumors: The latest on DeAndre Hopkins trade; Chiefs, Patriots, and more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 07: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up before kickoff against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on November 7, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

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Jimmy Garoppolo, Las Vegas Raiders. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Jimmy Garoppolo betrayed Patriots completely in predictably Raiders way

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. (Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports)

Who is Ken Francis, non-agent trying to negotiate Lamar Jackson contract?

Sony Michel of Georgia after he was picked #31 overall by the New England Patriots during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Arizona Cardinals (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

NFL rumors: Patriots fans hopes of DeAndre Hopkins trade take a big hit

FLORHAM PARK, NJ - JULY 28: Head coach Robert Saleh, left, of the New York Jets talks with general manager Joe Douglas during morning practice at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on July 28, 2021 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

NFL Rumors: Jets need to poke the badger, Russ re-ups Wolverine blood, and JuJu pledges allegiance to his new HC

DeAndre Hopkins, Arizona Cardinals. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

NFL rumors: 3 teams that need DeAndre Hopkins trade to contend

Mac Jones #10 and Jakobi Meyers #16 of the New England Patriots celebrate a 2-point conversion during the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

NFL rumors: Patriots eyeing a receiver not named DeAndre Hopkins

Bill Belichick, Patriots, NFL rumors (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

NFL rumors: MVP-winning QB staging ’23 comeback, Belichick successor, and more

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins against the New England Patriots. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

Did DeAndre Hopkins hint at Patriots trade interest on Instagram?

Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes for a fourth quarter touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at M&T Bank Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

NFL rumors: Former Patriot urges New England to get Lamar Jackson

Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers walks towards the sideline against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Tom Brady reveals endearing post-retirement plans in sports

Allen Lazard #13 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after a first down during the first quarter in the game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on September 18, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

NFL Rumors: Former Packers WR takes salt in his tea, Seahawks out on Bobby Wagner, and Bill O’Brien griddy lessons

Bill Belichick, New England Patriots. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 06: Jerry Jeudy #10 of the Denver Broncos stands during the national anthem against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High on October 6, 2022 in Denver, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

NFL rumors: Jerry Jeudy trade has big interest, too-high asking price

Austin Ekeler, Los Angeles Chargers. (Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images)

NFL Rumors: Austin Ekeler’s cryptic message, a new team on OBJ, and a ballsy Chiefs reunion

JuJu Smith-Schuster would be a great weapon for Dak Prescott. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

JuJu Smith-Schuster leaves Chiefs in dust for AFC rival

DENVER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 20: Courtland Sutton #14 of the Denver Broncos looks on during the national anthem prior to an NFL game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on November 20, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. The Las Vegas Raiders won in overtime. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

NFL rumors: Perfect trade scenarios for Broncos wide receivers on the block

Josh McDaniels, Las Vegas Raiders, Bill Belichick, New England Patriots. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

NFL rumors: Josh McDaniels keeps building the Las Vegas Patriots