Agents for three-time Super Bowl champion Dont’a Hightower and long-time tackle Marcus Cannon both confirmed to CNN they wouldn’t play this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Marcus Cannon, a 32-year-old offensive tackle with two Super Bowl wins under his belt, also chose to opt out due to him having a high risk due to preexisting medical conditions, his agent told CNN.
Patrick Chung, the team’s starting safety, told ESPN.com’s Mike Reiss he’d opt out as well. On Sunday night, Chung told the podcast «Double Coverage» he and his wife were expecting a baby, according to Riess.
The three players join running backs Brandon Bolden and Danny Vitale, as well as offensive linemen Najee Toran in sitting this one out, according to ESPN, meaning the Patriots account for approximately one-third of all players who have said they would opt out.
