Amendola, Pats Have Mutual Interest in Reunion

Free agent Danny Amendola would reportedly like to re-join the New England Patriots after spending the 2018 season playing for the Miami Dolphins, who released the wideout on Friday. The Patriots reportedly have interest in bringing back Amendola, who spent five years (2013-2017) in New England.

There’s mutual interest between Danny Amendola and the Patriots, per sources. We’ll see if it amounts to a reunion or not, but the possibility exists.

— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) March 11, 2019

Amendola tallied 59 receptions for 575 yards and one touchdown for the Dolphins last season. He actually led the Dolphins in receptions and receiving yards, demonstrating the team's futile passing offense. The Dolphins saved $6 million in salary for 2019 by cutting Amendola.

In five seasons with the Patriots, Amendola amassed 230 catches for 2,383 yards and 12 touchdowns. The 33-year-old was a critical piece in the Patriots' Super Bowl titles in 2014 and 2016.

The Patriots need reinforcements at wide receiver. Receivers Chris Hogan, Cordarrelle Patterson, and Phillip Dorsett are free agents. Josh Gordon is suspended indefinitely and his NFL future is murky at best. 

Amendola is a dependable target and could be a plug-and-play cog in New England’s offense if he's brought back. 

Free agency begins Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET. The Patriots' wide receiver depth chart should round into form over the next month. They could also select a receiver in the upcoming NFL Draft in April.