NFL Rumors: Patriots Unlikely to Spend Significant Money to Replace Tom Brady

The Patriots won't sign "someone that is going to cost them a lot of money," to replace Tom Brady, per the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

The coronavirus outbreak has shut down sports leagues around the world, but the NFL continues to dominate headlines in the opening days of free agency. Tom Brady is heading to Tampa Bay, the Cardinals added DeAndre Hopkins, Philip Rivers signed with the Colts and a slate of teams are stocking up for a potential playoff run in 2020.

So who will be the next marquee name to move teams either in free agency or via trade? Check out the latest crop of NFL rumors below:

• The Patriots are unlikely to spend significant money in their attempt to replace Tom Brady. (Ian Rapoport, NFL Network)
• DeAndre Hopkins was willing to hold out of Texans training camp if he didn't receive a new contract worth at least $18 million per year. (Dianna Russini, ESPN)
• Defensive end Dante Fowler is expected to sign with the Falcons. (Ian Rapoport, NFL Network)
• The Chargers are not expected to add a veteran quarterback in the offseason. Tyrod Taylor is currently slated as the team's starter in 2020. (Ian Rapoport, NFL Network)
• Defensive back Chris Harris will sign with the Chargers. (Josina Anderson, ESPN)
• The Panthers released safety Eric Reid. (Player announcement)
• The Cowboys are interested in signing wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders. (Jane Slater, NFL Network)
• The Lions acquired defensive back Duron Harmon in a trade with the Patriots. (Ian Rapoport, NFL Network)
• The Broncos are acquiring defensive lineman Jurrell Casey from the Titans. (Mike Klis, 9News Denver) 
• Defensive tackle Danny Shelton is signing a two-year, $8 million deal with the Lions. (Adam Schefter, ESPN)
• The Jets will release CB Trumaine Johnson on Wednesday. (Ian Rapoport, NFL Network)
• The Bengals released cornerback B.W. Webb. (Josina Anderson, ESPN)
• The Dolphins have agreed to a deal with former Patriots LB Elandon Roberts. (Cameron Wolfe, ESPN)
• Malcom Jenkins is joining the Saints on a four-year deal worth up to $35 million with $16.25 million guaranteed. (Jordan Schultz, ESPN)
• The Cowboys have signed CB Anthony Brown to a three-year deal worth $15.5 million. (Ian Rapoport, NFL Network)
• The Rams are bringing back left tackle Andrew Whitworth on a three-year deal worth $30 million. The deal is worth $12.5 million guaranteed, but it can get up to $37.5 million in total, which would make it the highest-paying NFL contract signed by a non-quarterback 35-years-old or older. (Ian Rapoport, NFL Network)
• The Patriots are signing former Buccaneers DT Beau Allen on a two-year deal worth up to $8 million. (Adam Caplan, NFL Insider)
• The Seahawks have reached agreement on a two-year, $11 million deal with former Jets’ OT Brandon Shell. (Adam Schefter, ESPN)
• Seahawks starting free safety Tedric Thompson has been given permission to seek a trade. (Ian Rapoport, NFL Network)
• The Colts are adding former Ravens DT Michael Pierce on a three-year deal. (Josina Anderson, ESPN)
• The Jaguars are adding former Cardinals defensive lineman Rodney Gunter on a three-year deal. (Adam Schefter, ESPN)
• The Browns are signing former Raiders safety Karl Joseph to a one-year deal. (Ian Rapoport, NFL Network)
• The Lions are adding former Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant to a two-year, $21 million deal ($14 million guaranteed). (Jordan Schultz, ESPN)
• With Trufant signed, the Lions will continue to seek to trade cornerback Darius Slay. (Adam Schefter, ESPN)
• Following his release by the Bengals, guard John Miller has signed with the Panthers on a one-year, $4 million deal. (Adam Schefter, ESPN)
• The Rams are signing former Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson to a two-year, $17 million deal. (Tom Pelissero, NFL Network)
• The Browns have agreed to a deal with former Packers middle linebacker B.J. Goodson. (Tom Pelissero, NFL Network)
• The Packers have re-signed tight end Marcedes Lewis to a one-year deal with a base value of $2.25 million. (Field Yates, ESPN)
• The Eagles are working out the framework of a possible three-year extension with Darius Slay in the event of a trade from the Lions. (Josina Anderson, ESPN)