For two seasons the New England Patriots’ tight end group has been the worst in the NFL. Since Rob Gronkowski’s temporary retirement in March of 2019, tight ends wearing Patriots uniforms have combined for 55 catches for 673 yards and three touchdowns in 33 games. That is by far the worst numbers in the NFL.
Following 2019’s uninspiring tight end performance (37 catches, 418 yards, two touchdowns) the Patriots looked to revamp the group through the draft, spending a pair of third round picks on Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene. The group somehow got worse as the two only produced 5 catches for 55 yards and one touchdown.