Kendrick Bourne
28-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Knee - ACL
Est. Return 8/1/2024
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
37
YDS
406
TD
4
AVG
11.0
TAR
55
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
After recording a 55-800-5 receiving line in his first season with the Patriots in 2021, Bourne dipped to 35 catches (on 48 targets) for 434 yards and a touchdown in 16 games to go with six carries for 39 yards in 2022. Bourne, who turns 28 in August, is entering the final year of his contract with New England, with his chances of a fantasy bounceback this fall hinging on earning steady snaps in an offense that will be under the guidance of new offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien. Bourne will be competing for playing time with JuJu Smith-Schuster, DeVante Parker and Tyquan Thornton, and when all four are healthy, Bourne's weekly volume figures to fluctuate, with TEs Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki also in the mix to log their share of targets. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Gets only $5.5 million guaranteed
The Patriots have minimal commitment to Bourne (knee) beyond the 2024 season, despite re-signing the receiver Wednesday to a three-year contract worth up to $33 million, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports.
ANALYSIS
The deal is loaded with incentives and light on guarantees, with a base value of $19.5 million and only $5.5 million guaranteed at signing. Another $2.5 million becomes guaranteed for 2025 if Bourne reaches 800 receiving yards in 2024, though the Patriots presumably would want to keep him around in that case anyway. The 28-year-old had a career-high 800 receiving yards in 2021, his first season with the Patriots, and he was on pace for 863 yards and eight touchdowns in 2023 until an ACL tear cost him the final nine games. Bourne said in February that his rehab was ahead of schedule, and in early March he added that he expects to be a "full go" for training camp and Week 1. It's not yet clear who he'll be catching passes from or competing for targets with, apart from the likelihood of second-year wideout Demario Douglas and veteran tight end Hunter Henry getting significant playing time.
The deal is loaded with incentives and light on guarantees, with a base value of $19.5 million and only $5.5 million guaranteed at signing. Another $2.5 million becomes guaranteed for 2025 if Bourne reaches 800 receiving yards in 2024, though the Patriots presumably would want to keep him around in that case anyway. The 28-year-old had a career-high 800 receiving yards in 2021, his first season with the Patriots, and he was on pace for 863 yards and eight touchdowns in 2023 until an ACL tear cost him the final nine games. Bourne said in February that his rehab was ahead of schedule, and in early March he added that he expects to be a "full go" for training camp and Week 1. It's not yet clear who he'll be catching passes from or competing for targets with, apart from the likelihood of second-year wideout Demario Douglas and veteran tight end Hunter Henry getting significant playing time.
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Air Yards Per Game
66.3Air Yards Per Snap
1.49% Team Air Yards
13.8%% Team Targets
10.2%Avg Depth of Target
9.6 YdsCatch Rate
67.3%Drop Rate
3.6%Avg Yds After Catch
5.6% Targeted On Route
24.6%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2023 Kendrick Bourne Split Stats
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Measurables Review
How do Kendrick Bourne's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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6' 1"Weight
205 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.68 secShuttle Time
4.21 secCone Drill
6.73 secVertical Jump
34.0 inBroad Jump
125 inBench Press
9 repsHand Length
9.13 inArm Length
32.50 in
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Reiterates desire to stay with Pats
Bourne told NFL Network's Patrick Clayborn on "NFL Total Access" on Thursday that he wishes to return to the Patriots for a fourth season, Grant Gordon of NFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
After four seasons with the 49ers, Bourne signed a three-year, $22.5 million contract with the Patriots in March of 2021. He immediately went on to have a career year and finished with 55 catches for 800 yards and five touchdowns. Bourne's production dipped in each of the past two seasons, and his 2023 campaign was cut short after he sustained a torn ACL in Week 8. Bourne noted that he is ahead of schedule in his rehab and is optimistic that he'll be ready for the beginning of the 2024 regular season.
After four seasons with the 49ers, Bourne signed a three-year, $22.5 million contract with the Patriots in March of 2021. He immediately went on to have a career year and finished with 55 catches for 800 yards and five touchdowns. Bourne's production dipped in each of the past two seasons, and his 2023 campaign was cut short after he sustained a torn ACL in Week 8. Bourne noted that he is ahead of schedule in his rehab and is optimistic that he'll be ready for the beginning of the 2024 regular season.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Bourne finished his first season with New England with 55 catches (on 70 targets) for 800 yards and five TDs, while averaging 14.5 yards per catch. This coming season, he should remain a key cog in the team's wide receiver corps, which also includes newcomer DeVante Parker, returns Jakobi Meyers and Nelson Agholor and has added speedy second-rounder Tyquan Thornton. Meanwhile, tight ends Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith and running back Ty Montgomery also are around to command their share of passing looks. With that many mouths to feed, any potential uptick in Bourne's production hinges on the continuing development of second-year signal-caller Mac Jones as well as his volume not being suppressed due to the potential of the team spreading the ball around to its many targets.
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Re-ups with New England
Bourne (knee) and the Patriots agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth up to $33 million on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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To be ready for training camp
Bourne (knee) expects to be able to do some work in the spring and will be a full go for training camp, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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Mulling offer from New England
The Patriots have offered Bourne (knee) a new contract, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
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Ahead of schedule, hopes to re-sign
Bourne recently said that he's ahead of schedule in his rehab from knee surgery and would like to re-sign with the Patriots this offseason, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
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Should be ready for training camp
Bourne (knee) underwent surgery to repair his right ACL on Wednesday and is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in the coming offseason, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
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