Report: Patriots Have 'Offer On The Table' For LeGarrette Blount
BOSTON (CBS) -- The Patriots and LeGarrette Blount appear to be in a stalemate over the free-agent running back's chances of signing a new deal in New England. But for the Patriots, it's not for a lack of trying.
CSNNE's Mike Giardi tweeted on Friday night that the Patriots have an "offer on the table" for Blount to come back to New England. The interest is mutual in Blount returning to the Super Bowl LI champions, but the money still "matters."
Can confirm there is an offer on the table for Blount from the Patriots. They would like a return. He would like a return. $$ matters
— Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) April 7, 2017
Blount recently made a passing comment to reporters, possibly in jest, about money when he attended a recent Celtics game.
LeGarrette Blount, at C's-Cavs, weaves through a group of reporters, turns and says, "See, tell them I still got it. Give me some money."
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) April 6, 2017
The Patriots recently signed free-agent running back Rex Burkhead to a one-year deal worth up to $3.15 million and also re-signed running back/core special teamer Brandon Bolden. The offer on the table for Blount is ostensibly closer to Bolden's deal than Burkhead's.
Blount had a career year in 2016, rushing for 1,161 yards on 299 carries and scoring 18 touchdowns.