Just when everyone thought the talk of the Minnesota Vikings possibly trading Kyle Rudolph to the New England Patriots was over, a transaction was made recently that may put the tight end right back in the rumor mill once again.
In a move that came as a bit of a surprise, the Patriots decided to release tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins on Tuesday. Seferian-Jenkins was believed to be in competition for one of New England’s top two tight end spots for 2019, but that doesn’t appear like it will be happening anymore.
He may return to the Patriots at some point before the season though as NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported that the tight end is stepping away from football for a bit to deal with some personal issues.