Matt Lacosse makes eight for the Patriots

New England Patriots tight end ​Matt LaCosse has chosen to opt out of the 2020 season, bringing the team's total to eight. That's quite a lot, and currently the league-high.

Patriots TE Matt LaCosse is opting out of the 2020 season, per source. He becomes the 8th Patriot to make the decision to opt out.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) August 2, 2020

LaCosse isn't a pivotal member of the team by any means, but the dwindling team has to be concerning for some fans, no?

LaCosse joins teammates Brandon Bolden​, Marcus Cannon, Patrick Chung, Dont'a Hightower, Marqise Lee, Najee Toran and Danny Vitale, in opting out.