Before star receiver Calvin Ridley signed a four-year deal with the Tennessee Titans this offseason, he reportedly turned down a significant offer from the New England Patriots.
According to ESPN's Mike Reiss, the Patriots "were aggressive with their pitch" to Ridley because of their desire to improve their receiving corps which currently includes JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kendrick Bourne, DeMario Douglas, Tyquan Thornton and Jalen Reagor.
In his lone season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Ridley played in all 17 games and recorded 76 receptions for 1,018 yards and eight touchdowns. New England reportedly saw him as a major upgrade on the outside.