Aqib Talib came very close to rejoining the New England Patriots this offseason.
During the debut episode of his “Call to the Booth” podcast, the veteran cornerback revealed New England attempted to sign him for a very specific role ahead of the 2020 NFL season.
Talib, who played for the Patriots in 2012 and 2013, said he received a call from “my big homie Bill Belichick.” Belichick, Talib said, wanted to bring him in to cover tight ends.
He seriously considered it.
“(Belichick) told me he had the role of a lifetime for me,” Talib said.