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Amendola is considered a "lock" for the final roster ahead of the 2017 campaign, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

In May, Reiss reported that Amendola could be in danger of losing his roster spot. It isn't clear what may have changed, but it seems as if the 31-year-old receiver re-established himself during the offseason program. The Patriots are only expected to keep six receivers, so if Reiss is right, then Amendola would have secured the No. 6 and final spot on the depth chart.

Amendola may be in danger of losing his roster spot this preseason, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Amendola is one of 12 wideouts on the Patriots' current roster, but it's believed only six or seven will make the final 53-man roster in September. There appear to be five "locks" at the position -- Brandin Cooks, Julian Edelman, Chris Hogan, Malcolm Mitchell and Matthew Slater -- leaving the other seven wideouts competing for a maximum of two spots. While Amendola, who took a pay cut earlier in the offseason, seems to be the most likely option to remain given his time spent with the club, new additions like Andrew Hawkins, Devin Street and Devin Lucien could give the veteran a run for his money. It's clearly way too early to tell what the final verdict will be considering potential injuries and preseason performances, but for the first time in New England, Amendola's status is in question.

Amendola, who was scheduled to make $6 million this coming season, has agreed to reduced contract to remain with the Patriots, ESPN's Field Yates reports.

It's not the first time Amendola has restructured his deal to stay with the Patriots and retaining him gives the team valuable depth and experience behind top wideout options Julian Edelman, Brandin Cooks and Chris Hogan. Meanwhile, the emerging Malcolm Mitchell rounds out the core group of the unit, which also includes depth options in Devin Lucien and special teams ace Matthew Slater. Amendola, who turns 32 in November, caught 23 of 29 targets for 243 yards and four TDs in 12 games for New England this past season.

Amendola projects as the No. 4/5 receiver if he stays with the Patriots, ESPN.com reports.

Scheduled for a 2017 base salary of $6 million, Amendola needs to take a significant pay cut to avoid being released. The Patriots traded for Brandin Cooks to join a receiving corps that already had Julian Edelman and Chris Hogan, leaving Amendola and Malcolm Mitchell as the likely No. 4 and 5 receivers, in some order. Amendola accepted a pay cut the past two offseasons, but he'll probably be asked to take an even larger reduction this time around.

Amendola likely will be asked to take a pay cut, the Boston Herald reports.

The 31-year-old Amendola took pay cuts to remain in New England the past two offseasons, knowing that doing so all but assured him of a spot on the final roster. The situation is a bit different this time around, as the Patriots' recent acquisition of Brandin Cooks leaves Amendola without an obvious role in the offense. The Patriots also return Julian Edelman, Chris Hogan and Malcolm Mitchell, which leaves Amendola as the likely No. 4/5 receiver if he does stick around. Depending on how much of a reduction he's willing to accept, Amendola might have to compete for his roster spot in such a scenario. It's thus possible the two sides could finally part ways.