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Patriots Rumors: 'Highly, Highly Unlikely' NE Adds Veteran QB After Brady Exit

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The New England Patriots are "highly, highly unlikely" to sign or trade for a veteran quarterback, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss during an NFL Live appearance on Wednesday.

Reiss cited "finances" as the primary reason why:

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On Wednesday's NFL Live, answering the question: "What is the likelihood of another veteran QB joining the Patriots?" https://t.co/WvNO5fQQen

The Patriots parted ways with Tom Brady last week, as the 42-year-old future Hall of Fame quarterback opted to finish his playing career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after an unparalleled 20 years in New England:

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