The Facts: According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Hogan will be a Patriot. The Bills declined their right of first refusal.

Diehards Line: As previously noted, Hogan, who had 77 catches combined the last two years in Buffalo, gives the Patriots a more physical presence than Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola. They could still balance out the air attack with a more capable outside receiver and potential deep threat. But with a three-year, $12 million deal that's said to be heavily guaranteed, Hogan will be in the mix.