Buzz growing that Patriots won't trade Garoppolo

There is growing belief that the New England Patriots will hold on to backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo rather than acquire assets by trading him.

Though Tom Brady has expressed a desire to play long into his 40s, the Patriots aren't expected to trade Garoppolo, according to ESPN's Ed Werder. He cited talk from the Patriots - and those familiar with their approach - during Super Bowl week.

It was previously reported that New England was open to trading the third-year pro one year before he hits free agency, and that Garoppolo would draw a considerable amount of suitors. The Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns are among the teams with a need at quarterback that were expected to be in the running for the 25-year-old.