It's time to end the Jordy Nelson-to-New England speculation for good, Patriots fans.
Nelson is retiring from the NFL on Wednesday, his former Green Bay Packers teammate, James Jones, announced on Twitter.
The 33-year-old wide receiver hit free agency this offseason after spending 2018 with the Oakland Raiders, and the Patriots reportedly were among the teams interested in signing him, which made sense considering New England's need at receiver and Nelson's impressive pedigree.
But the 10-year veteran instead is calling it quits, capping an excellent career that featured four 1,000-plus-yard seasons with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers.
The Patriots have made some depth-filling moves at wide receiver by signing Bruce Ellington and Maurice Harris, but they still may look to add a quality target in free agency or via trade. It just won't be a former Packers great.
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