Although he was coming off a torn ACL, the New England Patriots made sure not to let Kendrick Bourne enter free agency. Before the start of the legal tampering period, the team and the veteran wide receiver reached an agreement on a new three-year contract extension.
Staying with the organization he had originally joined as a free agent in 2021 was a priority for Bourne, even if it meant potentially leaving cash on the table (an apparent theme for the club’s free agents this offseason). For the 28-year-old, who had led the team in receiving before his season-ending knee injury last October, it was all about continuing to build a legacy in New England.