NFL.com: Patriots talk to Chargers about Mankins-Jackson trade

[YosemiteSam]

The New England Patriots have two issues: They need a big-play wide receiver after trading Randy Moss, and Pro Bowl guard Logan Mankins hasn't budged in his contract holdout.

The team has tried to resolve both problems by holding preliminary talks with the Chargers about a deal that would send Mankins to San Diego and bring wide receiver Vincent Jackson to Foxborough, Comcast SportsNet New England reported Thursday, citing a source.

Jackson was a Pro Bowl alternate last season and, like Mankins, is holding out because he wants a long-term deal, not the restricted free-agent tender he was offered. Unlike Mankins, Jackson was placed on the roster-exempt list by the Chargers, meaning he must sit out three games if he signs or is traded.

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[casmith07]

Saw that. That would make Mankins happy. Wonder if the Chargers would be willing to part with one of their guards, then.

 

[UnoDallas]

Mankins' agent rejected the idea of the Patriots and Chargers making the deal for a simple reason: Neither player has signed a contract.

 

[UnoDallas]

Patriots, Seahawks Discussing Branch Deal 8th October, 2010 - 8:45 am

Seattle Times - The Patriots and Seahawks are reportedly discussing a possible trade that would send wide receiver Deion Branch back to New England.

Discussions were held beginning on Wednesday night.


http://football.realgm.com/src_wire...008/patriots_seahawks_discussing_branch_deal/
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