According to a source, negotiations between the Patriots and Bourne have not seriously advanced since the team first approached his camp about re-signing shortly after he tore his ACL in late October. Bourne, 28, is ahead of schedule with his recovery and is tracking to be ready for next season. It's not uncommon for talks to heat up during the NFL combine, scheduled for next week, or on the even of free agency.
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An air of uncertainty still hovers above Gillette Stadium four days after the Patriots' 2023 season came to a close. It's still unknown who will actually be making decisions for the Patriots this offseason with Bill Belichick's future unsettled, but the team has high-priority free agents and the second-most salary cap space in the NFL to spend. Let's rank those free agents by priority while running through the entire group.