The Facts: Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Gillislee recently visited with the Patriots. Gillislee was tendered at the original round level, which means that the Patriots would send the Bills a fifth-round pick in the event they signed him and the Bills again chose not to match the deal.

Diehards Line: Gillislee ran 101 times for 577 yards and eight touchdowns last year. The Patriots have already signed Rex Burkhead for their backfield and recently met with Adrian Peterson while LeGarrette Blount remains unsigned despite reported interest in a return on both sides. ... Stay tuned.