Going into the 2020 offseason, it was nearly a forgone conclusion that Joe Thuney’s market would be too much for the New England Patriots to match.
However, just two days before the start of free agency, New England elected to place the franchise tag on the left tackle. The tag came with a $14.781 million payday for the 28-year-old coming off his rookie deal.
Interestingly enough, the use of the tag didn’t calm the talks of Thuney going elsewhere. Along with the normal discussions of long-term negotiations, it also brought talks of trade destinations.
And, with the Philadelphia Eagles down a man after guard Brandon Brooks tore his Achilles this week, there might just be a perfect landing spot for the Patriots to send their franchise-tagged lineman.