The New England Patriots have yet to make a notable splash two days into the NFL legal tampering period.
The same can’t be said about an AFC upstart that is looking to build off a surprising run to the playoffs this past season.
Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Danielle Hunter seemed like a logical fit for the Patriots, but instead the Houston Texans made sure to scoop up the four-time Pro Bowler on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The Texans gave the 29-year-old Hunter a massive contract that seemed well out of the range of what the Patriots would have offered with the measured approach and modest spending New England has exhibited.