Tom Brady and the New England Patriots will be meeting this week at the 2020 NFL combine. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Patriots representatives are expected to meet with Brady’s agent Don Yee this week in Indianapolis.
This is significant because it is the first known meeting between Brady’s representatives and the organization. The Patriots have exclusive negotiation rights with Brady until March 16 when the legal tampering period opens for free agency. The new league year starts March 18.
It’s not clear what the Patriots will discuss in the meeting between Brady’s representatives. It could be the foundation for a deal. It could be a discussion about the Patriots’ efforts to bring in a supporting cast in 2020, which Brady has reportedly emphasized as important.
There has been significant speculation throughout the offseason about where he will land. With all the speculation swirling, the fact that the two sides are meeting this week is certainly a notable step for both parties, especially since they have not had any conversation to this point.
