The New England Patriots on Sunday were floated as a team to watch for veteran tight end Dalton Schultz.
Some 48 hours later, however, that no longer applies.
Schultz and the Houston Texans agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth $36 million, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. Schultz, who was scheduled to hit the open market after playing out his one-year deal in Houston, no longer will reach free agency.
Schultz confirmed it himself on social media.
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The 27-year-old Schultz was widely viewed as the top tight end in the class.