A post on backup New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's verified Instagram account on Friday morning sent fans into panic mode, with Garoppolo saying farewell to the Boston area indicating that he might be on the move.
But ESPN.com's Mike Reiss reports a source close to Garoppolo said the post was a "prank" or "hoax" and had no knowledge if Garoppolo would be traded.
The post which simply said, "So grateful for my time in New England. Peace out Boston," was met with skepticism and disbelief as fans took to social media to express their concern.