Patriots wide receiver answers whether he wants to be traded amid frustration

FOXBORO — Patriots wide receiver K.J Osborn scored a touchdown last Sunday in a 32-16 loss to Jacksonville, then caused a minor stir with his celebration and post-game social media post.

Combined, they inspired questions about whether Osborn wanted to be traded. The 27-year-old answered that question Wednesday.

“This is where I am. This is the place I signed to be. A lot of things are out of my control, but I would like to be where my feet are,” Osborn told reporters. “So today I’m here, so now I’ll rock with it as it goes.”

Osborn did admit to some frustration related to playing for a team that has prioritized playing young players. He did not play a single snap in Week 6 versus Houston, then was supposedly told he would be inactive versus the Jaguars.

“It’s extremely difficult. It’s frustrating,” Osborn told reporters. “A lot of stuff is not in my control. No matter the performance or anything like that. The organization is going to do what’s best for them. And for us. So that’s something I can’t control. I can control what I can do: My attitude, my effort, coaching the young guys while they’re out there, helping them from my experience.”

Then, illness took down two of his fellow wideouts Sunday, and Osborn was thrust into the game late in the first half. He scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter, giving him seven catches for 57 yards this season.

After his touchdown Sunday, Osborn raised his right hand to his helmet with his thumb and pinky finger extended. The gesture suggested a phone call, which he confirmed Wednesday. Osborn said the celebration signifies “Call God,” a gesture originally inspired by ex-NFL receiver Antonio Brown and something Osborn said he’s done for years.

Later, Osborn shared an Instagram post from an agent, which revealed a text exchange the agent had with Osborn after the game. The agent’s text detailed, among other things, the Patriots’ supposed plans to make Osborn inactive before changing their minds at 11 p.m. Saturday. The agent then signed off with: “I’m with you while we figure out this situation and every other…”

Asked Wednesday if he wants to be in New England, Osborn said: “Of course.”

The Patriots signed Osborn to a 1-year, $4 million contract this offseason. Over his three previous years in Minnesota, he averaged better than 52 catches and 615 yards per season.

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