The Facts:
Cassel has accepted the Patriots' non-exclusive franchise tender, guaranteeing the quarterback at least $14.65 million next season, league sources told ESPN. Cassel effectively will not be a free agent come Feb. 27 and will not be permitted to shop himself to other teams. The Patriots could still trade Cassel.
Reported by ESPN.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
According to NFL Network insider Adam Schefter, now that Cassel has signed that tender — the largest guarantee on a one-year contract in the history of the NFL — some around the league believe it’s 95 percent that he remains in New England. The only way the Patriots would trade Cassel is if they know Tom Brady is healthy, and even if they do, the bidder needs to be to Cassel’s liking and offer a contract to his liking, or there’s no deal.
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