In breaking NFL news on day 2 of the NFL draft, the Patriots and Raiders have reached an agreement in principle that would send Randy Moss to the Patriots for a 4th round draft choice.
The deal is contingent upon Moss passing a physical exam but according to the article, it seems like that is a mere formality. Moss would more than likely restructure his current contract and could receive an extension of it as well. He is set to make $9.75 million this season and $11.25 million next year.
The Packers had been in discussions with the Raiders as well in their efforts to get Brett Favre a much needed weapon. But it seems as though the Patriots won that battle.
The Patriots have been very active in the free agent market this year already signing Donte Stallworth and Kelley Washington at wide receiver and acquiring Wes Walker from the Dolphins via a trade. The Moss signing gives the Patriots nine wide receivers on their roster.
This is a great move for us Patriots fans. It gives QB Tom Brady a bona-fide weapon now at wide receiver. Can you say Super Bowl contender?
Hat tip to Steve for the tip.
