Michael Giardi of NFL Media confirms that the Patriots have been active on the trade front for weeks and have discussed the possibility of acquiring Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas.
Giardi notes that Thomas was drafted by Patriots OC Josh McDaniels while he was serving as the Broncos’ head coach.
Jay Glazer reported on FOX NFL Sunday that the Patriots are in the trade market for a “premium” receiver and are offering up high draft picks to get one.
Rumors first surfaced about Thomas’ availability back in August and have increased over the past few weeks. Some have wondered whether anyone will be willing to offer a lot in return for Thomas, but this is certainly something worth watching in the coming days.
Thomas, 30, is a former first-round pick of the Broncos back in 2010. Hein in the fourth year of his five-year, $70 million contract that included $43.5 million guaranteed and stands to make base salaries of $8.5 million and $14 million over the final two years of the agreement.
The Broncos picked up Thomas’ $4 million option this past March.
In 2018, Thomas has appeared in seven games for the Broncos and caught 33 passes for 372 yards receiving and three touchdowns.
We’ll have more regarding Thomas as the news is available.
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