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Report: Patriots won't try to recoup 'Deflategate' fine, draft pick penalties

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

The New England Patriots have no intention of trying to recoup the draft picks and $1-million fine they lost as a result of their involvement in the "Deflategate" scandal, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

The NFL docked the Patriots their first-round pick in the 2016 draft and a 2017 fourth-rounder.

With the nullification of Tom Brady's four-game suspension, there was some speculation as to whether the Patriots would try to appeal the penalties levied against the team. However, it appears owner Robert Kraft is still willing to "reluctantly" accept the punishment.

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