The Facts: Brady's future remains a top storyline during this offseason, and for good reason: He very well could be out of a Patriots uniform in 2020. That seems to be inching closer toward becoming a reality. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Thursday Brady's representation is meeting with clubs this week during the NFL Scouting Combine, and the Los Angeles Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders and Indianapolis Colts are among those clubs.

Diehards Line: It is common for agents of prospective free agents to meet with teams during the combine, though they are not allowed to negotiate. A league spokesperson told Rapoport: "Teams are only allowed to talk about their own players in those conversations." NBC Sports Boston's Tom Curran, however, reported earlier this month that the Patriots are unlikely to file tampering charges against teams talking to Brady's reps ahead of free agency, and actually are OK if clubs go that route so that Brady can have an accurate idea of his market before talking to the only team he has played for. Additionally, the Patriots have yet to reach out to Brady's camp about a new contract. With the quarterback headed to free agency March 18, time is suddenly getting short before he hits the open market. "It's not surprising -- there's no CBA," Rapoport said during NFL Now. "The Patriots have no reason to negotiate now. It's probably going to come closer to when the tampering window opens. ..." Stay tuned. The drama is just in the early stages. Plenty more to come.