NFL Rumors: Patriots, Joe Thuney Unlikely To Reach Deal Before Deadline

Joe Thuney reportedly will play under the franchise tag.

The offensive guard is not expected to reach a multi-year deal with the New England Patriots before Wednesday’s 3 p.m. ET deadline, according to NFL Media’s Mike Giardi. If the deadline passes without a deal, Thuney will play the 2020 season under the one-year, franchise tag deal worth roughly $15 million.

Here’s Giardi’s report:

When the Patriots placed the tag on Thuney, many expected the move ultimately would lead to either a trade or a long-term contract. Although the extension apparently is off the table, it remains possible that New England moves Thuney to a team that develops a need at the guard position.

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However, all indications are that Thuney’s situation will not change until next offseason.

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Plymouth State/Boston University product from Wolfeboro, NH, who now is based in Rhode Island. Have worked at NESN since 2016, covering the Patriots since 2021. Might chat your ear off about Disney World, Halo 2, and Lord of the Rings.