The Facts:
NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday evening that there is still "mutual interest" in a Mallett trade. "From what I understand, there is still a chance (for a trade)," Rapoport said, adding that May 27 is the key date because that's when the Patriots take the field for organized team activities.
Reported by NFL.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As NFL.com's Chris Wesseling notes, the Texans didn't address their quarterback deficiency until they selected developmental project Tom Savage at the tail end of the fourth round in the 2014 NFL Draft. New HC Bill O'Brien essentially has four clipboard-holders on his quarterback depth chart. So rekindling talks with the Patriots regarding former O'Brien pupil Mallett makes sense. Wesseling went on to suggest that if trade talks are still extant later this month, it wouldn't makes sense for the Patriots to risk an injury to Mallett by allowing him to join teammates in practices. ... Stay tuned.
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