The team actually requested to play its two L.A. games back-to-back so it could spend the short week in Southern California rather than making an extra cross-country trip.The coronavirus pandemic may throw a wrench in those travel plans, however. Jordan Reed has drawn interest from three teams as he looks to make his NFL return (Twitter link via Ian Rapoport of NFL.com). The wide receiver group has a few fresh faces, and the tight end depth chart features multiple rookies. Talking with doctors and my wife, it's something we feel comfortable with. According to Per King, clubs hoping to spend a week on the road between games will need to file detailed infectious disease emergence response (IDER) plans that both the NFL and the NFL Players Association would need to approve before allowing them to travel.That's an extra hoop to jump through, but the Patriots might want to do it anyway. Reed has insisted he wants to continue playing football, but this extensive injury and concussion history should give any team pause.
My choice has been made," Andrews said. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 3, 2020 Then COVID-19 came along.The Patriots are scheduled to play at the Los Angeles Chargers on Dec. 6 and at the L.A. Rams on Thursday, Dec. 10. A few rookies and a player in Izzo with six career games played is far from an ideal scenario at tight end, so it would make sense for the Patriots to look at other options.One of those options is the free agent market, but unfortunately for the Patriots, there aren't a ton of enticing players available. Reed has a troubling history with head trauma and he has only played in 13 games over the past three seasons. But perhaps the biggest addition is the return of Andrews, who brings a high level of on-field performance, strong leadership and dependability to New England's offensive line.This reported NFL travel request would be brutal for Patriots' itineraryPatriots' David Andrews 'comfortable' with decision to play in 2020 NFL seasonNFL opt outs: Complete list of players who won't play in 2020 seasonBucs' Tom Brady celebrates 43rd birthday with self-aware tweetCam Jordan claims Tom Brady, Buccaneers 'fighting for second place' in NFC SouthNFL rumors: Free agent Delanie Walker receiving interest from PatriotsEx-Patriots coach says Cam Newton has 'huge edge' over Jarrett StidhamPatriots' Devin McCourty: It's 'an absolute joke' NFL is changing opt-out deadlineNFL rumors: Patriots place Sony Michel, Mohamed Sanu, Brandon King on PUP listMatt LaCosse opt-out is not a knockout to Patriots tight end groupNFL free agents: Best tight ends Patriots could target after Matt LaCosse opt outNFL rumors: Patriots tight end Matt LaCosse opting out of 2020 seasonDante Scarnecchia reacts to several Patriots players opting out of 2020 seasonWR Marqise Lee becomes seventh Patriot to opt out of 2020 NFL seasonWill Cam Newton embrace Patriots? Reed's concussion history would be a worry, though. "It's just something I feel comfortable with, to have the opportunity to go out and play. The New England Patriots are typically bold enough to think they can reclaim a seemingly-expired career.
https://washingtonfootballwire.usatoday.com/2020/08/03/jordan-reed-signs-deal-with-49ers/ The 49ers have agreed to sign Jordan Reed, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com (on Twitter). Durability is a concern with Walker, who will celebrate his 36th birthday on Aug. 12. Reed is 30, has a history of concussions, but when healthy – as he is now – he is one of the game’s elite tight ends.