In a dramatic departure from the norm for player exits, the New England Patriots are giving away free jerseys to wide receiver DeVante Parker, just days after the wide receiver left for the Philadelphia Eagles. Parker, who signed with the Patriots from the Miami Dolphins in 2022, was an important player in Bill Belichick’s final season with the team. However, his recent departure to the Eagles has damaged his relationship with his former team, prompting this unprecedented action.

Parker’s departure from the Patriots is clearly regretted, as evidenced by the team’s decision to give away his jerseys for free. It also shows that the team will not be supporting Parker, who chose to play for their bitter rivals.

Although it is customary for organizations to provide discounts on the jerseys of departing players, it is uncommon for them to do it for free, which highlights the Patriots’ extreme displeasure with Parker’s decision.

Even though they released him, the team still has to pay him as per his contract with the Eagles, among other financial obligations.

Parker’s $4.69 million contract with the Eagles is for one year, with the Patriots paying a large amount of it.

The Patriots will pay the remaining $3.49 million for Parker’s deal out of their dead cap money from the prior contract extension, with the Eagles contributing $1.2 million towards it.