The Patriots are reportedly putting one of their wide receivers out on the trade market ahead of the NFL’s Nov. 5 deadline. In a new story from The Washington Post’s Jason La Canfora about several wide receivers who might be dealt before the deadline, he noted that the Patriots “have let it be known that Tyquan Thornton is available.”

With Kendrick Bourne nearing a return from the PUP list, New England’s wide receiver depth chart is getting crowded. Bourne will likely shoot to the top, with Pop Douglas, K.J. Osborn and rookie Ja’Lynn Polk getting plenty of snaps. Competing with Javon Baker and Kayshon Boutte near the bottom of the roster, Thornton’s playing time is drying up.

Thornton, a 2022-second round pick, has just two catches for 27 yards in four appearances this year as the Patriots have struggled to establish a rhythm through the air with Jacob

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry was named a team captain by coach Jerod Mayo on Friday, following the official announcement of David Andrews going on season-ending injured reserve.

Hunter Henry is the next man up for the Patriots, taking over as a team captain with David Andrews set to head to IR.

The Patriots named tight end Hunter Henry as a new offensive captain to replace center David Andrews, who will be placed on injured reserve with a season-ending shoulder injury. Henry was a first-time captain last season with the Patriots.