The Facts:
The Patriots recently reached a six-year,
$54 million contract extension with TE Rob Gronkowski. It hasn't meant much thus far for Welker. A source told ESPN.com Thursday that there's been "no meaningful progress" in recent weeks in contract talks between Welker and the Patriots.
Reported by ESPN.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The 31-year-old Welker is currently playing on a one-year franchise tag worth $9.5 million. There was a thought after Gronkowski signed that the Patriots would turn their attention and focus to Welker next, but a source told ESPN.com's James Walker that hasn't been the case. All hope isn't lost for Welker, but time is dwindling to reach a long-term agreement. The deadline for franchised players to negotiate extensions is July 16. After that, Welker cannot sign a multiyear contract. ... Stay tuned.
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