The New England Patriots might not have much of a team to field by the time the 2020 season comes around due to so many on the team choosing to not play due to the global pandemic.
Field Yates of ESPN reported on Sunday that Patriots TE Matt LaCosse is opting out of the 2020 season, which makes him the 8th Patriots player on the team to do so.
Here’s the updated list:
- FB Danny Vitale
- OL Najee Toran
- OT Marcus Cannon
- LB Dont’a Hightower
- RB Brandon Bolden
- S Patrick Chung
- WR Marqise Lee
- TE Matt LaCosse
LaCosse, who turns 28 in September, was entering his second year with the Patriots and sixth in the NFL. LaCosse played in 11 games last season in New England, totaling 13 receptions for 131 yards and one touchdown.
His position on the team was vastly important as the Patriots tight ends ranked last in the NFL in receptions and targets, and New England was tied with the Chicago Bears for the fewest receiving touchdowns from tight ends (two).
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Bill Belichick had this to say on Friday about players opting out:
“I respect all of them, and I respect all the players on our team. We all have to make decisions. I talked to those guys and they explained their situation, and they had to make the decision that was best for them, and I totally respect and support it 100 percent.”
