Patriots Rumors: Veteran Expected To ‘Get His Wish’ With Release

The Patriots didn’t trade K.J. Osborn before Tuesday’s deadline, but that doesn’t mean he’s long for New England.

The Patriots reportedly received calls on the veteran wideout, playing on an expiring contract. But New England either didn’t receive a satisfactory trade package, or opted against dealing Osborn for a late-round draft pick.

Boston Sports Journal’s Mike Giardi on Wednesday dropped an interesting nugget about Osborn. It surfaced after Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo told reporters that seven receivers remain on the roster “right now.”

” … On that front, spoke to a pair of league sources who believed there was no movement there because the belief is Osborn wants out (and) will eventually get his wish,” Giardi posted on X.

ESPN’s Mike Reiss on Sunday wrote the Patriots could release Osborn if they couldn’t trade the 27-year-old. Osborn has seven receptions for 57 yards in six games this season and has been a healthy scratch twice.

Osborn told reporters Wednesday he hasn’t discussed his future with anyone inside the Patriots organization.