Patriots’ positional preview: Re-tooled TE group could surprise

With a few rookies and a couple vets, the TEs could be important this year.

Ryan Izzo

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Izzo was a seventh-round selection in the 2018 draft but missed the entirety of his rookie season due to an injury. So, when 2019 came around, it wasn’t expected that Izzo was going to make the roster. However, he snuck onto the final 53 due to the lack of depth at the position. His six games, six receptions, 114 yards, and one touchdown didn’t necessarily impress.

Now, in his third season, Izzo will face much more of a challenge to make this year’s final roster. Four hungry rookies are breathing down his neck to earn a spot over him.