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Patriots will not be signing tight end Jordan Leggett, contrary to reports

Despite reports that the \Patriots planned to sign free-agent tight end Jordan Leggett, a new report says they will not be signing him after all.

Aug 23, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Jordan Leggett (87) makes a reception and runs the ball in for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 23, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Jordan Leggett (87) makes a reception and runs the ball in for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

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By Matt Dolloff, 985TheSportsHub.com

Never mind! Despite reports that the Patriots planned to sign free-agent tight end Jordan Leggett, a new report says they will not be signing him after all.

According to ESPN's Field Yates, the Pats have decided not to sign Leggett after bringing him in for a visit. To be fair to Ian Rapoport, who had the initial report, the Patriots only intended to sign Leggett "if all goes well with COVID-19 testing and physicals." So perhaps something went sideways there.

Still no confirmation on defensive tackle Darius Kilgo, who was also expected to sign with the Patriots along with Leggett. The Pats have yet to make his signing official. Same goes for veteran running back Lamar Miller, whom the team reportedly agreed to sign on Monday.

Dec 2, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; New York Jets tight end Jordan Leggett (86) is tackled by Tennessee Titans cornerback LeShaun Sims (36) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsChristopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

The Patriots wont be signing tight end Jordan Leggett, after all. (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)

Leggett may not be a Patriot, but don't be surprised if they add a free-agent tight end with some experience at some point during training camp. As this is being written, four of the Patriots' five TEs on the depth chart are rookies: third-round picks Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene, and undrafted free agents Jake Burt and Rashod Berry. Third-year pro Ryan Izzo rounds out the group.

Stay tuned for any new reports on the Patriots signing a tight end. Hopefully the next one is official. We'll have you covered throughout 2020 training camp.

Matt Dolloff is a digital producer for 985TheSportsHub.com. Any opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group, or any subsidiaries. Have a news tip, question, or comment for Matt? Follow him on Twitter @mattdolloff or email him at matthew.dolloff@bbgi.com.

Matt, a North Andover, Massachusetts native, has been with The Sports Hub since 2010. Growing up the son of Boston University All-American and Melrose High School hall-of-fame hockey player Steve Dolloff, sports was always a part of his life. After attending Northeastern University, Matt focused his love of sports on writing, extensively writing about all four major Boston teams. He also is a co-host of the Sports Hub Underground podcast and is a regular on-air contributor on the Sports Hub. Matt writes about all New England sports from Patriots football to Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins.