Bashaud Breeland auditioned for the Patriots this week, but it doesn’t sound like a deal will come together in the next 48 hours. The Patriots conveyed an intention to circle back to the free agent cornerback after the team’s first preseason game on Thursday night, Josina Anderson of ESPN.com tweets. 
With a relatively deep group at cornerback, the Patriots likely want to see how their reserves perform before committing to Breeland. The Pats are already rostering Stephon Gilmore, Eric Rowe, Jason McCourty, second-round pick Duke Dawson, and Jonathan Jones, and there are still others to consider. At one point this summer, Maryland product J.C. Jackson was getting more reps in the starting defense than Rowe, so he could find a way to crack the 53-man roster. Similarly, seventh-round pick Keion Crossen and Ryan Lewis have looked sharp at times and Cyrus Jones‘ return ability may keep him in the conversation.
The Patriots have more than $8MM to work with, according to the NFLPA’s top-51 cap room report, so they have the flexibility to sign Breeland if they decide to follow through with a deal. However, Anderson notes that there are multiple teams interested in Breeland, including the Jets, so we could see a bidding war play out for one of the best free agents left.
Lol a bidding war, with the jets. Ha ha ha. They have nothing but money and a crap legacy. If he wants some money and chance for a ring. We all know where he is going.
Just sign the guy! The only reason Cyrus Jones is still on the team is because B.B. picked him way too high and would have major egg on his face if he cut him.
Or it’s technically his second year. He missed all last year with a torn ACL. He was drafted high, but also was dominant in the SEC, so maybe he deserves a fair shake. If he’s not the better than another option he won’t play. That’s how BB normally does it.
Agreed although he might make the team for special teams use from what I read