Wes Welker Likely to Skip Mandatory Workouts.

The Wes Welker saga continues.

The disgruntled New England Patriots wide receiver told ESPN Boston that he would likely hold out of mandatory workouts starting in June if a deal isn’t in place. Welker has been looking for a contract extension since the end of last season. He was given the franchise tag, but no progress has since been made on a long-term contract.

Welker said to ESPN Boston:

“Through my body of work, through the past five years, I think what I’ve done I’ve earned a long-term deal. It’s what I am looking for and what I want. Hopefully that’s the case and hopefully we come to something where we can make that happen.”

Welker didn’t show up for voluntary workouts for Pats players last week. Even though he.....

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