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The Patriots Pick Up Option For Veteran Jason McCourty!

Sifting through all the frustrating, depressing, and sad news, I found a little glimmer of lightness! A coronovirus- free story. According to ESPN, The New England Patriots have officially picked…

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Sifting through all the frustrating, depressing, and sad news, I found a little glimmer of lightness! A coronovirus- free story.

According to ESPN, The New England Patriots have officially picked up the option for key veteran corner back, Jason McCourty.

Hey, it's something, especially in light of the forthcoming Tom Brady decision.

McCourty will reportedly get more than $2.6 million, with an overall salary cap number of just more than $5.5 million.

Jason is the twin brother of the Patriots veteran safety Devin McCourty. Devin is set to hit the free agency market next week. Perhaps, the theory is that by retaining Jason, Devin may be enticed to stay. He is, after all, a crucial figure in the Pats defense, having played all 10 seasons of his pro career here.

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Born and raised at Country 1025. Carolyn is a concert-lovin’ country music fan. Plus, an avid New England sports fan. Count Kruser in for standup comedy, movies, and cosmos, but family is #1 for her. Wife, mother of 2- plus Zoey the dog, unpaid cook, cleaner and organizer of chaos. Kruser likes to write about country music, New England lifestyle and trending topics.