{"id":22614,"date":"2025-05-11T15:08:51","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T15:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=22614"},"modified":"2025-05-11T15:08:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T15:08:51","slug":"breaking-news-patriots-reportedly-beat-out-this-afc-team-for-rookie-receiver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=22614","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING NEWS: Patriots Reportedly Beat Out This AFC Team For Rookie Receiver"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"post-2029498\"><!--?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??--><!--?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??-->The Patriots spent on a player they wanted because said player was wanted elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nbcsportsboston.com\/2025\/05\/Efton-Chism-Lan-Larison.png\" alt=\"Did Patriots find hidden gem with Eastern Washington WR Efton Chism III? \u2013  NBC Sports Boston\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Efton Chism III, who reportedly signed the richest deal of New England\u2019s 16 undrafted free agents, was responsible for a bidding war immediately following the 2025 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n<p>ESPN\u2019s Mike Reiss reported Sunday that Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos were among the other teams vying for the Eastern Washington product. Denver \u201cmade a strong pitch to woo Chism,\u201d Reiss wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Chism visited with six NFL teams on top-30 visits, including Payton\u2019s Broncos. The Patriots did not request Chism come to Foxboro, Mass., for a top-30 visit. However, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel personally called the shifty receiver, which played a role in his decision-making, per Reiss.<\/p>\n<p>According to Reiss, Chism\u2019s three-year contract includes $234,000 in guaranteed base salary with a $25,000 signing bonus. The deal reportedly includes more guarantees than some of New England\u2019s seventh-round draft picks.<\/p>\n<p>Chism is known for breaking Cooper Kupp\u2019s FCS record with a reception in 53 straight games. Chism, like Kupp, excelled as a slot receiver at Eastern Washington. 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