Patriots Lock Up Tight End After Waiving Receiver With Injury Designation

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The New England Patriots are taking care of business during training camp while trying to win the AFC once again. The team has waived a wide receiver with an injury designation and awarded a contract extension to another important member of the offense — tight end Hunter Henry. Although the Patriots then waived Franklin to claim wide receiver Tejhaun Palmer off of waivers from the Arizona Cardinals. Last season, he posted a career-high 768 receiving yards while helping the Patriots win the AFC East and then the AFC. Claim Offer From PolymarketThe Patriots sit relatively far down the list of Polymarket’s potential NFL champions.