The Patriots have not landed prized free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, but they have reached an agreement with wide receiver DeVante Parker on a three-year contract worth a maximum of $33 million, according to a league source on Wednesday.
The deal includes $14 million in guarantees and per-game roster bonuses, the NFL Network reported.
Parker caught 31 passes for 539 yards and three touchdowns with the Patriots last season. He played in 13 games and had 25 receptions for first downs. Early in the 2022 season he was targeted as the team’s 50-50 ball receiver, someone who could make a play on a deep ball.
Results were mixed in a stagnated offense, but Parker had a terrific 17.4 yards per reception.
Hopkins visited the Patriots two weeks ago, even touring the locker room with linebacker Matthew Judon and posing with him for a picture. But Hopkins left Foxborough without a deal and remains on the market.
Parker, 30, was heading into the final year of his deal, which was a base salary of $5.7 million. He was acquired from the Dolphins in 2022.
Parker and receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tyquan Thornton are signed through 2025. Kendrick Bourne is set to enter the final year of his contract.
The big question now apparently centers on a No. 1 receiver. Hopkins also has visited the Titans, before he took a tour with the Patriots.
Parker suffered a concussion last season in a December game against the Cardinals.
In the first quarter of New England’s 27-13 win, Parker’s head slammed to the turf after he caught a pass.
He struggled to get back to his feet and appeared wobbly as he lined up for the next play. He called out the NFL for missing his head injury.
Parker has played a full season only once in his eight-year career, and it came with the Dolphins in 2019.
Ben Volin of the Globe staff contributed to this report.
Jim Hoban can be reached at james.hoban@globe.com.