MATTAPAN - Cutdown day is four days away. Based on his usage in training camp and the preseason, it’s pretty clear Anfernee Jennings is on the roster bubble.

The subject of trade rumors, the Patriots veteran linebacker may, or may not be with the team after Tuesday.

With that as a backdrop, how did Jennings spend his Saturday?

Putting further roots down in the community.

Why?

Because this is where Jennings wants to be, and continue his NFL career.

Jennings was at Hunt Almont Playground in Mattapan hosting a backpack drive to benefit the Mattapan Patriots youth football team.

His mother Felicia and grandmother Roberta flew in from Florida for the occasion with Jennings handing out 200 backpacks filled with school supplies.

“I’ve been here like six years. This is like a second ho

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