Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald reports that the Patriots have “some interest” in Seahawks CB Richard Sherman, but it’s unlikely they would pursue a trade for him unless they lose restricted free agent Malcolm Butler.
- However, Howe adds that Seattle has received greater interest from teams other than Patriots up to this point.
- According to Howe, Sherman would be amenable to a trade to the Patriots if the two teams ever agreed to a deal.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media previously reported that the Patriots were one of a few teams to inquire about a potential trade for Sherman before the signed Stephon Gilmore to a big-money contract at the start of free agency, so this doesn’t come as a big surprise.