The plot continues to thicken regarding Bryan Stork’s exit from New England.
It initially was reported Wednesday morning that the Patriots had released Stork, their former starting center. Then, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport a few hours later broke the news that Stork had, in fact, been traded to the Washington Redskins before his release was made official.
Now, it appears he might never end up playing a down for the Skins.
Former Redskins tight end-turned-D.C. sports radio host Chris Cooley reported Wednesday afternoon that Stork, who has a long history of concussions, had chosen to retire.
Actually stork is retiring. Huh? This just got interesting.
— Chris Cooley (@thecooleyzone) August 24, 2016
This was followed by several additional reports indicating that Stork is, indeed, considering retirement, though he has yet to make any final decisions.
Asked about report of Stork retiring, source says, "Possibly." So… hang tight.
— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) August 24, 2016
Okay – fluid situation at #Redskins Park. Source says Bryan Stork is considering retirement. Team clearly working to convince otherwise
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) August 24, 2016
What I know – Skins agreed on trade for Stork. Not a done deal now as Stork unsure about his future
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 24, 2016
As for the not cut, now traded #Redskins C Bryan Stork… He's now weighing retirement, I'm told. Not definitive. But pondering. For real.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 24, 2016
We will update you on this bizarre story as more information becomes available. This all changes little on the Patriots’ end, however, as the decision to cut ties with Stork made David Andrews their clear No. 1 center.
Thumbnail photo via David Butler II/USA TODAY Sports Images
