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AJ Brown trade rumors have begun to circulate again as speculation increases regarding his long-term future. Although nothing has been confirmed, discussion about a potential move is starting to gain more attention as June approaches, with the New England Patriots being the most likely landing spot.

However, as the situation evolves, multiple teams could begin to show interest, creating the possibility of a competitive trade market if Brown were ever made available.

Why are AJ Brown trade rumors gaining attention?

Brown’s tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles appears to be coming to an end. The 28-year-old superstar desires to play elsewhere, with New England the most likely option to land him. Despite Brown being under contract, the Eagles loaded up on wide receivers during the 2026 NFL offseason.

However, this is all procedural. Philadelphia has an incentive to wait until June to trade Brown for financial reasons. With less than two weeks left until the calendar turns to June, Browns trade rumors are heating up again. Despite rumours, it all points towards the same team unless there is a shocking turn of events.

Why are there New England Patriots? Involved with AJ Brown

The Browns want to play for the Patriots and the feeling is mutual. New England needs an elite wide receiver, and would give 28-year-old superstar Drake Mays their WR1. During the offseason, the Patriots released Stefon Diggs and signed Romeo Doubs; However, neither of them are true top wide receivers.

Enter Brown. Despite injury concerns with his knee, the Eagles receiver is one of the NFL’s best at his position. New England has struggled to produce in the 2026 NFL playoffs, so the offense will need a boost. However, this is still far from guaranteed, as other organizations may enter the mix.

Why might competition enter the mix?

While the Patriots are the favorites to acquire Brown, the team may face some stiff competition. The Kansas City Chiefs may consider trading for Brown as Rashee Rice deals with his ongoing legal situation. Rice’s long-term future in Kansas City is up for debate, and Brown would be a perfect fit for Patrick Mahomes.

Xavier Worthy will be the projected WR1 without Rice, and although he has the potential, the on-field production has not yet been proven. Brown will look to elevate the Chiefs’ offense into elite play following a difficult 2025-26 NFL season. The Patriots may be the leader, but don’t count out Kansas City and any other contending organization.

What does it take to acquire AJ Brown?

There has been widespread speculation over the Browns’ trade package for months. The Patriots would likely have to include a 2028 first-round pick and another asset to acquire the Eagles’ star wide receiver. That could be wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, who appears to be on the move soon if the Browns commit to the Patriots.

If not Boutte, New England could include a third- or fourth-round draft pick along with a 2028 first-rounder. Unless a team like Kansas City makes a move, Philadelphia shouldn’t get much more. The possibility of another suitor remains open, so the Patriots may have to raise their offer to get the deal done.

Major Obstacles in Any Business Scenario

There are some obstacles to a Browns trade from Philadelphia. The 28-year-old supersetter will be landing at one of her favorite destinations. Brown has become a distraction at points in Philadelphia and going to any team probably won’t be enough. This familiarity with head coach Mike Vrabel makes the Patriots trade even better.

However, the biggest hurdle is financial. The Eagles won’t lose much if they trade Brown after June 1. If not, a deal is likely to be made at this point. Luckily for the Patriots, the two biggest obstacles to a Brown trade should be cleared by June 1, 2026.

what could happen next

More likely, the Eagles are going to trade Brown after June 1. The Patriots are the top contenders, but a team like the Chiefs could swoop in at the last minute. Everyone involved has waited many months for the trade to be completed, but it looks like this situation is nearing a conclusion.

The Eagles don’t want to trade Brown immediately, so it wouldn’t be shocking to see this fall in July. However, New England is believed to be the landing spot, and if everyone is operating under the same assumption, it would be best to make the Browns a Patriot in the early summer.

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The New England Patriots are expected to acquire All-Pro wide receiver AJ Brown next month in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. This appears to open the door to dealing fellow wideout Kayshon Bout.

Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated shared his belief that Bout could be acquired by any interested team for a “fifth- or sixth-round draft pick” by now and if he is interested.

• Kayshawn Bout Statistics (2025): 33 receptions, 551 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns and 16.7 yards per reception

Boutte, a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, is coming off back-to-back seasons with over 500 receiving yards. He proved to be a reliable deep threat for quarterback Drake Mays last season, averaging the fifth-highest average target distance (17.0 yards) along with a career-high 16.7 yards per reception.

The 24-year-old’s youth and contract certainly make him an attractive trade target. While he would just be a one-year rental, Boutte’s $3.72 million cap hit in 2026 ranks 66th among receivers. This puts him on the same level as players like Tyquan Thornton, Andrei Iosivas and Xavier Hutchinson.

However, there is no viable path to a featured role in the Patriots offense following the acquisition of Brown. Romeo Doubs was signed as the No. 2 receiver and the club is still ahead of Mack Hollins, Demario Douglas and Kyle Williams.

Boutte’s name had previously surfaced in NFL trade rumors, with some believing he could be sent to Philadelphia as part of a trade package for the Browns. However, the Eagles seem set at wide receiver with Devonta Smith, Makai Lemon, Dontevian Wicks, Hollywood Brown and Elijah Moore.

If Boute’s one-year rental is worth a Day 3 pick, he could be an interesting option for teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, New York Giants and Washington Commanders.

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The New England Patriots are in need of a star wide receiver, and AJ Brown remains the most logical fit. The Philadelphia Eagles are encouraged to trade Brown after June 1 for cap reasons, while New England will happily wait. So, what is the latest update on Brown’s potential trade with the Patriots?

Brown is still expected to be traded to the Patriots in June, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports on the Get Up. Schefter said that despite ongoing issues with head coach Mike Vrabel, the Eagles’ superstar is still tracking to join New England.

With a trade very likely, what should the Patriots send the Eagles for Brown in June?

What trade should the New England Patriots make for AJ Brown

Brown to New England is one of the NFL’s worst-kept secrets, and a trade should come within the next three weeks. The Eagles have filled out their wide receiver room in anticipation of a deal. Meanwhile, the Patriots haven’t added much other than adding Romeo Doubs in place of Stefon Diggs.

The 28-year-old wide receiver will likely command a 2028 first-round pick and more. Therefore, New England should trade their 2028 first-round pick and wide receiver Kayshon Bout to Philadelphia. If the Eagles don’t want Bouté, the Patriots should include a third- or fourth-round pick instead.

Brown will replace Boute in the New England offense, so Boute will not be able to step up. Even if the Eagles do not trade for the 24-year-old wide receiver, he will likely be on the move before the 2026-27 NFL season. It wouldn’t hurt for Philadelphia to acquire Bout in exchange for Brown, however.

The Eagles had high demands for Brown in March, and although the Patriots likely won’t meet them, the organization should get plenty of value. Losing Brown would be a huge loss for Philadelphia’s offense, but it appears to be the best development for both sides.

As far as the Patriots are concerned, they’ll just have to wait until June to acquire Brown.

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It appears that the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles are destined to end up trading AJ Brown. New England is likely to acquire Brown after June 1, after Philadelphia traded up in the 2026 NFL Draft to select wide receiver Makai Lemon. In fact, an NFL insider has revealed a major update on a potential trade package.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter believes the Patriots will send a future first-round pick to Brown, as did Insider on the Pat McAfee Show. Schefter projected it would be a 2028 first-round pick, meaning the Patriots will keep their first-round pick for a stacked 2027 NFL Draft class.

New England Patriots’ potential trade package for AJ Brown

It would be shocking if the Patriots and Eagles don’t make a deal for Brown. Philadelphia has loaded up on wide receivers while New England has the only additional member in the room in Romeo Doubs. While Dobbs projects to play a key role in the Patriots’ offense, the team did not add a wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft. So, what might a trade package look like now?

The Patriots could send a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick to acquire Brown. While wide receiver Keyshawn Boutte has been a popular add to trade packages, the Eagles don’t need to replace a superstar receiver. Instead, both organizations can focus on draft capital.

This may not be the exact package Philadelphia gets, as any third- or fourth-round selection between 2027 and 2028 would make sense. However, if the Patriots send a 2028 first-round pick, it makes the rest of the trade package easier. After all, Brown is worth a first-round pick and the 2028 NFL Draft is two years away.

If New England ultimately voids the deal, Brown will join Dobbs, Kyle Williams, Mack Hollins, Demario Douglas and Elton Chism in the wide receiver room. This is a big upgrade heading into the 2025-26 NFL season, as Stefon Diggs took over as the Patriots’ WR1. In this scenario, Diggs would be the replacement as the WR2 behind Brown in New England.

The Patriots and Eagles will likely have to wait another month, but a Browns trade should come closer.

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So far, ever since the New England Patriots lost in Super Bowl LX, we’ve seen general manager Eliot Wolf make radical changes to the team’s receiving corps. But are they better than before?

Stefon Diggs has been let go (and has yet to sign anywhere else). The Patriots have replaced him with Romeo Dobbs on a $68 million contract. But Dobbs, who has played four seasons, has never gone above 750 yards in a year. However, he finished with a career-high 724 yards passing with the Packers.

Nevertheless, the Patriots may still want to upgrade their group of pass-catchers, and those around the NFL expect New England to do so via trade.

According to ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Patriots are “likely” to trade for AJ Brown from the Eagles. But not until after June 1, when they will be allowed to spread the Browns’ dead salary cap charge over two seasons instead of taking the $40 million penalty in 2026.

While the Patriots and Eagles have more than a month to work out the specifics of a potential Browns trade, others believe there may already be a verbal agreement between the two teams. Or, the Eagles could still hope another team comes along with an even stronger offer than the one New England is making for the four-time Pro Bowl receiver.

If traded to New England, Brown would be reunited with Mike Vrabel, who was his head coach on the Titans from 2019 to 2021. Suddenly, the receiving tandem of Brown and Dobbs looks better than New England’s top two pass-catchers did last season, when it was just Diggs and Hunter Henry, who were second on the team with 768 receiving yards. Henry is still under contract through 2026.

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The Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots have been linked for months in NFL rumors regarding a potential AJ Brown trade. Although talks appear to be slowing down, this is because an agreement has already been reached between the two parties.

On this week’s episode of the Football 301 podcast, Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice said he’s spoken to three people around the league, who all agree that a deal has already been agreed upon between New England and Philadelphia.

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“I have three different people … I’m not the source person, but three people just say something because I’ve talked to people who are with teams, they’ve all told me it looks like the trades after June 1 are pretty much done. I’m not trying to break news here, but I think everyone agrees here.”

Yahoo Sports’ Nate Tice on a potential AJ Brown trade

There’s one more thing worth noting here, as noted by Matt Harmon on Football 301. Jimmy Kempski of The Philly Voice reported last week that some within the Eagles organization believe wide receiver DeVonta Smith can make a statistical leap similar to what Jackson Smith-Njigba did with the Seattle Seahawks last season.

As Harmon noted, this is the second time the Eagles have told reporters they are confident Smith could have excelled in the No. 1 receiver role had Brown been playing elsewhere. While the team’s public comments about a potential trade have always played down the rumors, leaks about the organization’s confidence in Smith suggest there is some preparation for a world where he is the team’s No. 1 pass-catcher.

There’s also the fact that Philadelphia recently acquired wide receiver Dontavian Wicks from the Green Bay Packers. Wicks came into the Packers system while Sean Mannion, now the Eagles’ offensive coordinator, worked in Green Bay as an offensive assistant (2024) and quarterbacks coach (2025).

So, the reporting has made it pretty clear that the Eagles have a lot of confidence in the Smith-Wicks receiver duo next season, with Hollywood Brown serving as the No. 3 receiver. All of these signs seem to indicate that Philadelphia has already prepared itself to operate an offense without Brown with the team.

Of course, no trade can realistically be made until after the 2026 NFL Draft. If Brown is traded before June 1, the Eagles will be stuck with a dead cap hit of $43.515 million, with the move costing them an immediate $20.121 million in cap space for the upcoming season.

However, if a trade is announced after June 1, according to Spotrac.com, the Eagles would have $7.04 million in cap savings this season, with Brown’s dead cap hit spread over the 2026 ($16.353 million) and 2027 ($27.161 million) seasons.

All of that information combined would add credibility to the belief around the league that the Eagles and Patriots may already have a deal in place for Brown. Although there won’t be any announcement anytime soon, it would be a big surprise now if Brown suited up for the Eagles in Week 1, rather than being on the field for the Patriots.

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The New England Patriots are not tipping their hand here. But the discussion surrounding AJ Brown’s possible move to the Philadelphia Eagles? Yep, that noise isn’t going away any time soon.

So far, nothing has been closed. And until something really hits the wire, it’s business as usual in Foxboro. That said, if Philly does open the door to a trade the Patriots are one of the most logical landing spots.

League conversations suggest it could be a later game after June 1, primarily to optimize the cap hit. But don’t rule out a pre-draft shocker either. With the NFL Draft coming up in late April, a move like this would immediately shake up the board and reset the WR market in a big way.

Patriots left the door open for AJ Brown

It wasn’t exactly shocking when AJ Brown came out during Monday’s press conference with Eliot Wolf — but if you were expecting a straight answer, you were reading the wrong playbook.

Wolf kept it in classic front-office mode: non-committal, doors open, nothing on the record. As Doug Kydd shared on X, Wolf said, “Patriots EVP Eliot Wolf when asked about AJ Brown: “As far as players on other teams, we’ll keep the door open to anything that we think can improve our roster, whether it’s with the player you mentioned or with other players.”

It’s no surprise that Wolf has avoided commenting directly on Brown and any potential negotiations. There is actual connective tissue between Patts and Brown. Mike Vrabel and the Browns go back to their Tennessee Titans days (2019-2021), which only fuels the “where there’s smoke, there’s fire” narrative.

Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles have not stopped trade talks at all. If anything, their recent moves, adding Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore, and flipping for Dontavian Wicks, feel like roster insulation. Not a replacement for Brown, but enough depth to soften the blow if he gets shaken up.

From the Caps’ perspective, it has “after June 1” written all over it. Only then can Philly make the dead money hit even cleaner. But if they want maximum draft capital in return, it might make sense to pull the trigger before draft night — even if it hurts the books a little more.

Overall, nothing is imminent, and nothing is guaranteed.

But patriot? They are hidden. And if that door mentioned by Wolf remains open, don’t be surprised if AJ Brown eventually walks through it.

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The New England Patriots are in desperate need of a No. 1 receiver for the 2026 season, and it could fall into their kitty in Round 1 of this month’s NFL Draft.

While the Patriots’ offense took a notable step forward in 2025, it was mostly due to the MVP-level play of young quarterback Drake Mays. But as the competition became tougher in the postseason, the need for the team to bring in more weapons for him became apparent.

To start the offseason, Mayes’ goal of getting more impact targets became difficult when he parted ways with Stefon Diggs, his top receiver from last season. However, in free agency, the team addressed the growing problem by signing veteran Romeo Doubs from the Green Bay Packers. But there is no clear evidence that he can be a legitimate WR1 in 2026.

With the top free agent receivers off the board, the Patriots now need to look to this month’s NFL Draft to get their budding superstar QB a better target for next season. However, the WR position is always a target for teams at the start of the event, and previous mock drafts suggested that the best three in this year’s class – Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon and Jordan Tyson – would be off the board in the first 20 selections.

Will Jordan Tyson still be on the board this late in Round 1?

Well, probably not. According to ESPN NFL expert Matt Miller, Tyson is now likely to fall out of the top 20 because “his hamstring problems are of concern to teams.” Furthermore, his eight declines in 2024 also worry interested franchises. Football Insider said Indiana’s Omar Cooper Jr. could surpass him and be the third WR selected in Round 1.

The Patriots should also be concerned about injury and decline issues. However, he has been in the debate as the best pass catcher in 2026 for several reasons. He is an excellent route runner who should make an immediate impact in the NFL. He is in good shape at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds. Additionally, he has shown a strong ability to consistently beat defenders for balls in the air.

If Tyson is still on the board when the Patriots are on the board at 31 — which is now very possible — the Patriots should and likely will jump at the chance to select him.

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As incredible as their season was, the New England Patriots didn’t have enough to win Super Bowl LX. Still, since the 29-13 loss to Seattle, one could argue that the Patriots have only gotten better.

While swapping Stefon Diggs for Romeo Dobbs could either backfire or be a great signing, the Patriots have already strengthened one of their biggest weaknesses by signing left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker and backup left tackle James Hudson III. While the line has undoubtedly improved, has Drake Mays’ receiving corps gotten worse?

No matter how you feel about the Diggs/Dubs swap, one thing that can’t be denied is that the Patriots could use another playmaking pass-catcher. The solution may be available through trade.

Recently, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was asked about the AJ Brown trade rumors. It’s no surprise that New England is willing to add the Pro Bowl receiver to their team at the right price.

“We’ll try to do whatever we can to continue to strengthen the roster,” Vrabel said.

Of course, one of the biggest reasons the Patriots are often the first team linked to a trade for an Eagles receiver is because Vrabel was the Browns’ head coach with the Titans from 2019 to 2021. The receiver has always had a strong relationship with Coach Vrabel, regardless of who was the general manager of the Titans at the time Brown was traded to the Eagles.

With the Patriots reaching the Super Bowl in 2025, New England fits the criteria of the type of team Brown would want to play for, and already being familiar with the head coach certainly wouldn’t hurt. Still, if the Eagles’ asking price is too high, New England could look to younger, more affordable options in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Chicago Bulls Guard Jaden Ivey was pardoned Monday after allegedly making anti-LGBTQ comments on social media. Ivey had already been ruled out for the rest of the season with a left knee injury.

Following the incident, the shooting guard received considerable support, including from New England Patriots running back Treveon Henderson.

In a post on his X page, Henderson expressed sympathy for Ivey by sharing what the player said that led to his release. He then used a Bible verse, Matthew 5:10, to show support for the 24-year-old guard.

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven,” Henderson tweeted.

Jaden Ivey was having the best year of his career last season before suffering a foot injury. As a result, Ivey missed out on a rookie max extension, as he moved down the Detroit Pistons’ pecking order this season.

Thus, he played limited minutes and was traded to the Chicago Bulls at the deadline as part of a three-way deal. minnesota timberwolves.

It’s going to be an interesting summer for the Ivies, full of potential. However, his recent comments could prove problematic for him for other teams.

Former NBA player also supported Jaden Ivey

Apart from Trevion Henderson, Jaden Ivey also received support from former NBA star Royce White. The player-turned-politician hopes to run for senator in Minnesota this summer, so he used the current issue as part of his campaign.

“Boom…freedom of speech? You now have to support sucking dick to play in the NBA? What a blow this is to American culture! Get it, massive blow? Seriously, can we reel this in? What’s even that?” White tweeted.

Although Ivy had the right to say whatever he wanted, he was presumably not free from the terms of being employed by a private franchise like the Chicago Bulls.

However, it will be interesting to see how the 24-year-old player weathers this storm and which team he eventually lands up in.

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NFL rumors have linked the New England Patriots to AJ Brown this offseason but nothing has come to fruition. As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, there is now reportedly a perception around the league that New England could make a very different move on draft night.

NFL general managers who spoke to SportsBoom’s Jason La Canfora predicted the Patriots will attempt to move up in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft with the intention of adding to the offensive line.

New England has already made changes to the offensive line this offseason. After trading center Garrett Bradbury to the Chicago Bears, they are moving 2025 third-round pick Jared Wilson back to his natural position at center. Taking his place at left guard on the Patriots offensive line is free-agent signee Elijah Vera-Tucker, who will provide New England with its strongest left guard in years.

The left side of the Patriots’ offensive line is seemingly settled for the next two-plus years, leaving right tackle as a potential spot to be addressed in Round 1. Morgan Moses played relatively well last season, but he is now 35 and could be a cap casualty in 2027.

Currently holding the 31st overall pick in Round 1, New England could potentially try to move into the top-25 to land an offensive tackle. This could potentially put them in range of landing someone like Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu, Alabama offensive lineman Kadin Proctor or Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller. Moving forward would likely cost a third-round pick and take the team out of the mix to acquire Brown.

The team will likely take that offensive lineman taken in Round 1 as a developmental selection, using him as a swing tackle for the 2026 NFL season who can step in if Moses or Will Campbell are lost. Depending on the player, especially if it’s Proctor, the rookie could also provide depth at guard.

For now, New England is certainly keeping their options open and a trade for Brown remains on the table. However, if that deal doesn’t come to fruition, we could still see the Patriots make a draft-night deal.

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After their Super Bowl loss, the New England Patriots are moving forward in the best way possible, by targeting more roster upgrades. We’ve already seen Patriots general manager Eliot Wolf hit the ground running in free agency again, reaching contracts with guys like Romeo Dobbs, Elijah Vera-Tucker, Draymont Jones, and Kevin Byard, to name a few.

While there will certainly be some minor free agency involved in the upcoming season, the Patriots will also have to turn their attention to the 2026 NFL Draft, which will take place April 23-25. The Patriots have 11 selections for the three-day event, and they may be focusing on one of their targets.

According to NFL insider Tony Pauline of Essential Sports, Georgia tight end prospect Oscar Delap is receiving “a lot of interest” from the Patriots.

Delap recently “crushed” his Georgia Pro Day by running a consensus but unofficial time of 4.48 seconds in the 40-yard dash. He combined this with a vertical jump of 38 inches. Pauline noted that Delp’s position work was “excellent”.

He even drew comparisons to Georgia alumnus Brock Bowers after running “quick, crisp routes” and catching the ball “extremely well.” While many regard Oregon’s Kenyon Saadiq as the best prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft, Poulin says “Delap is now in the conversation for TE2.”

While the Patriots may be keeping an eye on Delp with the 63rd or 95th overall pick, he also met with the Carolina Panthers after a workout. They certainly aren’t the only team interested in the 6-foot-5 tight end.

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The rumors of a deal for AJ Brown from the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams got even tougher after the deal that sent Miami Dolphins star Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos.

One of the biggest stories in the NFL over the past few weeks has been on the future of Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown. The three-time Pro Bowler didn’t hide his disappointment with the way he was used during the 2025 season. This has led to much speculation that the Eagles could move him this offseason.

While both the Rams and Patriots are reportedly the two top contenders for the 28-year-old, rumors suggest the current asking price is a significant hurdle in securing a deal. Well, the new trade sending Jaylen Waddle to Denver would strengthen Philadelphia’s case for demanding at least a first- and second-round pick in a trade for the Browns.

On Tuesday, the Broncos agreed to send a first (No. 30), third- and fourth-round pick for Waddle and a fourth-rounder in next month’s NFL Draft.

Why is the Jaylen Waddle trade bad for the Patriots and Rams?

The trade return for Miami is bad news for the Patriots, Rams and any other team interested in trading for the Browns. The expectation is that patience and the Eagles’ ongoing salary cap issues may lead to general manager Howie Roseman lowering his current price for the star receiver. That’s no longer a possibility after what the Dolphins got for Waddle.

The 27-year-old is a good pass catcher and has the talent to become a true WR1. However, he benefited greatly from being on the other side of the field from future Hall of Famer Tyreek Hill. Still, he has only had three seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards in five years, and he has never earned Pro Bowl honors.

Brown is a three-time Pro Bowler who has had fewer than 1,000 yards receiving in only one of his seven NFL seasons. If Waddle can get a first, third and fourth rounder, Brown’s value should be much higher as he has a far better resume and is only a year older. If the Patriots or Rams want Brown, it would cost at least a first- and second-round draft pick.

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Teams have been busy improving their biggest weaknesses this offseason. This also includes the New England Patriots, who have made several changes on offense and defense.

One possibility that did not come to fruition is the AJ Brown trade. The Philadelphia Eagles are ready to trade the three-time Pro Bowl receiver, but general manager Howie Roseman won’t just give up the former Super Bowl winner.

Meanwhile, the Patriots, who have moved on from Stefon Diggs and signed Romeo Doubs, may still want to make another significant change to their receiver room.

According to ESPN’s Patriots insider Mike Reiss, New England is open to all possibilities that could improve their roster. This includes a trade for Brown, who has had six 1,000-yard seasons in seven years as a professional.

This was the response from Patriots general manager Eliot Wolf when asked about trading for Brown this offseason.

“We’ll explore anything we think can help the team.”

The question is, do Wolf and head coach Mike Vrabel believe Brown can help the team? The Browns have a cap hit of $23.3 million for 2026. He’ll be the highest-paid receiver in New England, but he’ll also be the best. The question is, is he worth the price? Not only will there be a price to pay for him, but there will also be a cost to trading for him, which may require them to part with a first-round pick.

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A new report seems to suggest the New England Patriots acquiring AJ Brown in a trade isn’t a matter of if, but simply a matter of when.

After being decisively defeated by the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl, the Patriots are making every effort to improve the roster and become the rare team to bounce back in the big game after a loss. Without a doubt, acquiring a bigger weapon in the pass game, especially after releasing Stefon Diggs, is a top priority this offseason.

Not surprisingly, the franchise has been linked to a trade for Philadelphia Eagles star receiver AJ Brown for several weeks. And a recent report suggested New England had even offered first- and third-round picks to the three-time Pro Bowler. However, the Eagles are looking to return at least a first and second rounder.

With the price being so high, there has been much discussion that Philadelphia could still hold on to Brown despite the obvious disappointment with his usage during the 2025 season. However, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, multiple league sources have described a trade from Philly as “inevitable”.

New England Patriots remain favorite in AJ Brown trade market

Furthermore, Florio says most people believe the Eagles are planning to move Brown after June 1, because, as one source explained, “The Eagles would be looking at a potential cap disturbance in 2027 if they keep Brown through 2026.” But how good are the chances for the Patriots to complete the trade when there are so many other interested teams, including the Los Angeles Rams?

Well, that sounds pretty good. An NFL insider claimed, “The Patriots remain in play despite the recent addition of former Green Bay Packers receiver Romeo Doubs. A source anticipates the Patriots will be the final destination.”

“Regardless, the fact that a trade hasn’t happened doesn’t mean it won’t happen. Signs continue to point towards it happening. The only question is if the Eagles decide to wait until after June 1 to make the deal official.”

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The New England Patriots no longer have Stefon Diggs on the roster. The Patriots officially released Diggs at the start of the NFL’s new league year, the team announced. The 32-year-old wide receiver was cut due to financial reasons. However, could Diggs make a surprise return to the Patriots for the 2026-27 NFL season?

New England has not ruled out re-signing Diggs for the upcoming NFL season, according to Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf. This is a shocking development, as the Patriots have signed Romeo Doubs to a long-term contract and continue to pursue Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown.

“We’re always looking for ways to improve the team, so that’s not to say anything is final at any spot on the roster,” Wolf said. “And we want [Stefon Diggs] Best. He was a tremendous player for us throughout the season. I feel like wherever he goes next – if it’s somewhere else, if he comes back here – he’s going to have a tremendous season.

The Patriots clearly have Diggs in mind, as a potential return would be popular with fans and players. The 32-year-old wide receiver was one of the leaders in the locker room and became the voice of the pre-game huddle. Diggs’ connection with Drake Mays was a vital part of New England’s offense.

Diggs caught 85 passes for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns during the 2025–26 NFL regular season. The 32-year-old wide receiver’s production dropped during the NFL playoffs; However, this was partially due to the poor play of the offensive line. This troubled Mayes and affected his play during the NFL playoffs.

The Patriots will continue to pursue Brown, but if a deal is not completed, they may turn their attention to Diggs.

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The New England Patriots have made a surprise move in NFL free agency. New England is signing free-agent safety Kevin Byard to a one-year, $9 million contract, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports. Byrd was the 2025 NFL interception leader with seven takeaways. Six players tied for second with five interceptions.

The 2025 All-Pro safety spent the last two seasons with the Chicago Bears; However, he spent six years with the Tennessee Titans, playing under Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Byard had the best campaign by an NFL safety during the 2025-26 season, even though he is 32 years old.

New England left a hole in their secondary with Jaylin Hawkins entering free agency. Rather than re-sign Hawkins, the Patriots will pair Byrd with Craig Woodson for the upcoming season. Barring any injuries or other moves, New England’s secondary is set. Woodson and Byrd will start at safety, while Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis and Marcus Jones will man the cornerback positions.

Byard leads the NFL with 36 interceptions since being drafted in 2016. The 32-year-old safety is a big-time impact player who should help lead the defense with his experience. Byrd’s reliability is top-notch, having never missed a game due to injuries in his 10-year NFL career.

The former Bear joins linebacker Dre’Mont Jones as New England’s key additions on the defensive side of the football. The Patriots have also agreed to terms with wide receiver Romeo Doubs, left guard Elijah Vera-Tucker, fullback Reggie Gilliam and linebacker KJ Britt.

New England looks to add new players to its football team as the pursuit of Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown continues after signing Dobbs. The Patriots will have a tough schedule next season; However, the team is much improving and the addition of Byrd to the secondary makes the defense even more dangerous.

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如果新英格兰爱国者队在未来几天内无法完成 AJ 布朗的交易，一个新的传闻为他们提供了一个很好的第二选择。

尽管上个月在超级碗比赛中被西雅图海鹰队惨败，但爱国者队 2025 年的表现远远超出了预期，是一场真正神奇的比赛。然而，他们今年不会让对手感到意外，如果他们希望在 2026 年再次成为超级碗的有力竞争者，就需要提高阵容中的某些关键位置。

一份位置报告显示，爱国者队的首要任务是外接手。在上周释放了 Stefon Diggs 后，在经历了一个富有成效的赛季后，球队需要在传球比赛中找到 MVP 候选人 Drake Maye 作为新的首要目标。这就是为什么最近几周球队与 AJ Brown 联系在一起的原因。

这位费城老鹰队球星并没有掩饰他对上赛季进攻的失望。已经够糟糕的了，这位三届职业保龄球手在接下来的几周内很有可能被调走。不幸的是，目前布朗的要价似乎相当高。

据上周报道，爱国者队向老鹰队伸出援手，为这位28岁的球员提供了首轮和第三轮选秀权。对于爱国者队来说不幸的是，围绕 NFL 的传言称费城正在为布朗寻找至少第一轮和第二轮球员。

爱国者队应该把布莱恩·托马斯交易作为目标吗？

这是爱国者队可能不愿意付出的代价。然而，一种有趣的低成本备份选项刚刚出现。 SNY NFL 内部人士 Connor Hughes 报道称，杰克逊维尔美洲虎队正在接受才华横溢的外接手 Brian Thomas Jr. 的报价。

这位 2024 年 NFL 选秀中的第 23 顺位新秀度过了一个精彩的新秀赛季。凭借 87 次接球推进 1,282 码和 10 次达阵赢得职业碗荣誉。然而，到了2025年，他在主教练利亚姆·科恩和进攻协调员格兰特·乌丁斯基的带领下，在新的进攻中不再那么有效。在 14 场比赛中，他只接球 48 次，推进 707 码，达阵 2 次。

托马斯的价格并不便宜，而成本可能会从爱国者队为布朗提供的第一轮选秀权开始。虽然这会有点冒险，但对于一个已经证明自己可以成为 NFL WR1 的 23 岁球员来说，这是值得的。此外，他还可以以低廉的价格再踢两个赛季，新英格兰队还可以选择在 2028 年与他续约一个赛季。

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Kyle Van Noy is a free agent at a position of need for the New England Patriots. Van Noy has spent the past two seasons playing at a high level with the Baltimore Ravens. However, the Patriots were the franchise with which Van Noy won two Super Bowls in 2017 and 2019. So, could there be a rematch between Van Noy and New England?

Van Noy joined NFL Network on Tuesday morning and talked about his free agency. The 34-year-old linebacker was asked about a possible return to the Patriots, and he expressed a strong desire to return to New England.

“It would be a blessing come true,” Van Noy said on NFL Network. “Going home will be like a dream come true…[New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel]Friend, what’s going on?”

Van Noy had 12.5 sacks for Baltimore during the 2024-25 NFL season, but he languished as a pass rusher last year. The Ravens linebacker earned only two sacks and one interception in 15 games. It was the fewest sacks Van Noy had in a season since being traded to the Patriots in 2016.

So far, New England has Draymont Jones, Robert Spillane and Christian Ellis at linebacker, but it has been linked to others at the position. Van Noy would be more of a depth option at linebacker rather than a big addition. Maybe a return to New England will revitalize the 34-year-old linebacker after a difficult season.

The 2026-27 season will likely be Van Noy’s last season in the NFL, as he said on NFL Network. It would be fitting if this were Van Noy’s final year in New England, trying for his third and final Super Bowl victory.

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The New England Patriots finally have a new wide receiver. The Patriots have agreed to a four-year, $68 million deal with free-agent wide receiver Romeo Doubs, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reports. If Dobbs reaches other incentives his contract reaches a maximum of $80 million.

The 25-year-old wide receiver has spent his entire NFL career with the Green Bay Packers. During the 2024–25 NFL season, Dobbs earned 55 receptions, 724 yards, and six touchdowns in 16 games. Dobbs has also played more than 13 games in every season of his NFL career with Green Bay. This is a big payday for one of the best wide receivers in free agency.

New England was linked to Alec Pierce before he re-signed with the Indianapolis Colts, so this is no surprise. Doubs was arguably the third-best wide receiver on the market behind Pierce and Wan’Dale Robinson, so $17 million per year and the potential for $20 million is an excellent deal for both sides.

The Patriots are also in talks with the Philadelphia Eagles regarding wide receiver AJ Brown, but that shouldn’t take them out of the mix. Brown has been New England’s top target, and the team was ready to add him and Stefon Diggs to the roster at the right price.

Doubs currently leads the wide receiver room and is followed by Kayshon Boutte, Kyle Williams, Mack Hollins and others. However, the Patriots’ offense would be elite if they could find a way to acquire a wide receiver that would put Doubs in the WR2 role. For now, former Packer Drake will serve as Maye’s top target.

Wide receiver was New England’s top need heading into NFL free agency, so Dobbs checked a box in replacing Diggs. Now, the Patriots will move forward with their other needs as they continue their pursuit of Brown.

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The New England Patriots have set their sights on Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown. After the first day of NFL free agency, the Patriots have yet to sign a wide receiver to replace Stefon Diggs. The wide receiver room is very empty; However, an NFL insider gave a big update on the Browns and Patriots trade rumors.

The trade destination list for the Browns “begins and ends with the Patriots,” as reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter on the Pat McAfee Show. The 28-year-old wide receiver has been linked to several other NFL teams, like the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Chargers, but it appears it’s New England or bust.

Brown is a perfect fit for the Patriots, serving as Drake Mays’ top target in the New England offense. The Eagles and Patriots have been in talks over a potential trade for Brown for the past few weeks, but nothing has come to fruition yet.

The Patriots need Brown and the Eagles wouldn’t be in the discussion if they didn’t want to trade him. Philadelphia’s high asking price has been a stumbling block in trade talks, as the organization wants a first-round pick and a second-round pick for the superstar wide receiver.

Several trade packages have been mentioned, but the Patriots and Eagles need to find a middle ground soon.

Potential trade package from AJ Brown to the New England Patriots

Both sides need to find a middle ground to make a trade for the Browns happen. The Bills recently traded for wide receiver DJ Moore and a fifth-round pick from the Chicago Bears, sending a second-round pick in exchange. The trade impacted the market, further emphasizing the Eagles’ high asking price for Brown.

The Patriots should offer the 31st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and a 2027 third-round pick to Brown. The Eagles are likely more inclined to acquire New England’s 2027 first-round pick, as many believe next year’s NFL Draft is deeper. If so, the Patriots could send a 2027 first-round pick and a 2026 third-round pick to the Eagles.

New England should not offer more than two selections. There is no need to involve any other selection or player. The Patriots may have lost some gains after wide receiver Alec Pierce re-signed with the Indianapolis Colts, but it’s clear Brown is the top priority. Perhaps, New England could use a potential trade for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. to swing a little leverage in their favor.

Either way, closing a deal is best for everyone involved. Whether it’s sooner rather than later or after June 1 when the cap hit won’t be as bad for Philadelphia, both sides need to figure out the best path forward. The Patriots are in hot pursuit of Brown, and the Eagles need to move on from the play that is hurting the organization.

Hopefully, trade talks between the Patriots and Eagles move forward quickly, or the rumors regarding Brown won’t end any time soon.

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The New England Patriots were active on the first day of 2026 NFL free agency. New England agreed to a deal with former Baltimore Ravens EDGE rusher Dre’Mont Jones in the first moments of free agency, followed by a deal with fullback Reggie Gilliam just hours later. Then, before midnight struck, the Patriots agreed to a three-year deal with left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker.

New England is entering the second day of free agency with still a number of needs. Below, we break down the five best players the Patriots are targeting after the first wave of free agency!

Romeo Dobbs, wide receiver

Romeo Dobbs is the best wide receiver available in free agency after day one. Dobbs would rank as New England’s current top wide receiver; However, it would be better if he finished as the WR2 in the offense. The former Green Bay Packer will suit up for the Patriots, and will likely be worth around $12 to $15 million on a multi-year deal.

Jaylin Hawkins, Security

Jaylin Hawkins improved with the Patriots during the 2025-26 NFL season, and he should be one of the top priorities remaining. Hawkins will fill a need at safety next to Craig Woodson, providing continuity for New England moving forward. The 28-year-old safety is projected to make approximately $6 to $8 million over two to three years.

Jauan Jennings, wide receiver

Jauan Jennings is a very interesting option for the Patriots. Jennings, who served as one of the top wide receivers for the San Francisco 49ers, can play inside and outside the slot. The 28-year-old wide receiver will start as the top target in New England. Jennings should get a similar deal to Dobbs, which could be around $12 to $15 million.

Leo Chenal, linebacker

Leo Chennel is a versatile linebacker who will fit really well in Mike Vrabel’s defense. Channell can play on the edge and inside, as well as rush the passer, defend the run and drop into coverage. The 25-year-old linebacker will be an excellent player that Vrabel likes on defense. Chenal should earn around $8 to $10 million on a multi-year deal.

Chig Okonkwo, tight end

Chig Okonkwo is the best tight end left on the board and that ties in with Vrabel. Okonkwo has great athleticism at the position of need for the Patriots, producing yards after the catch as a vertical threat in the passing game. The 26-year-old tight end is not a great blocker, but New England would sign him for his receiving ability. Okonkwo should receive $10 to $14 million on a multi-year deal.

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A new rumor provides the New England Patriots with a great secondary option if they are unable to complete a trade for AJ Brown in the coming days.

Despite being soundly defeated by the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl last month, the Patriots’ 2025 campaign far exceeded expectations and was truly a magical run. However, they won’t surprise opponents this year, and they need to improve at some key spots on the roster if they hope to be a Super Bowl contender again in 2026.

A situation report shows the top priority for the Patriots is wide receiver. After releasing Stefon Diggs last week after a productive season, the team needs to find a new top target in the passing game for MVP candidate Drake Mays. This is why the franchise has been linked to AJ Brown in recent weeks.

The Philadelphia Eagles star made no secret of his frustrations with the offense last season. It was so bad that the three-time Pro Bowler being transferred in the next few weeks is a very real possibility. Unfortunately, it looks like the current asking price is too high for the Browns.

According to a report last week, the Patriots reached out to the Eagles and offered first- and third-round picks for the 28-year-old. Unfortunately for the Pats, there are rumors around the NFL that Philly is looking at at least a first and second rounder for Brown.

Should the Patriots target a Brian Thomas trade?

This is a price the Patriots may not be willing to pay. However, an interesting backup option at a lower price has just emerged. SNY NFL insider Connor Hughes reports that the Jacksonville Jaguars are taking offers on talented wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr.

The 23rd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft had a big rookie season. Earning Pro Bowl honors by posting 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns on 87 catches. However, in 2025, he was not as effective in the new offense under head coach Liam Coen and offensive coordinator Grant Udinsky. Tallied only 48 catches, 707 yards and two TDs in 14 starts.

Thomas won’t come cheap, and the price will probably start with the first-rounder the Patriots offered the Browns. While it will be a bit risky, it’s worth it for a 23-year-old who has already shown he can be a WR1 in the NFL. Plus, he’s locked in for two more seasons at a bargain rate, and New England will also have the option to extend him for another season in 2028.

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The New England Patriots are in need of a No. 1 wide receiver after releasing Stefon Diggs. Enter AJ Brown. Brown has been linked to New England for several months thanks to head coach Mike Vrabel. The Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver spent the first three years of his career with Vrabel on the Tennessee Titans.

Brown has been vocal about his displeasure with Philadelphia and New England always being connected to him. In fact, the Patriots were Brown’s favorite NFL team, and he has been quite outspoken about it in recent years. With the release of Diggs and an empty wide receiver room, the direction moving forward is clear. The Patriots should make trading for Brown a top priority.

As the Inquirer’s Jeff McLain reports, New England and the Baltimore Ravens are considered the most likely trade partners for the Browns. The Patriots and Ravens both have a need for a No. 1 wide receiver, but any team acquiring Brown would have to be willing to give up a lot of assets and absorb a $23 million cap hit.

This shouldn’t be a problem for New England. Despite making the Super Bowl, the organization still has a lot of needs, such as offensive line help and EDGE rushers. However, No. 1 wide receiver is the Patriots’ biggest need after releasing Diggs. If not Brown, New England still needs to find at least two wide receivers through other means.

Neither of them will be at the same level as Brown, which is why trade should be the Patriots’ top priority.

Potential New England Patriots trade package for AJ Brown

If the Eagles trade Brown this offseason, they are demanding a massive sale. On Thursday, the Buffalo Bills acquired DJ Moore and a 2026 fifth-round pick from the Chicago Bears for a 2026 second-round pick. That’s a hefty price for Moore, and it explains why the asking price in Philadelphia is so high. So, what should the Patriots trade for the Browns?

No matter what happens, the Patriots will have to move the 31st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. It must also be willing to move another pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, such as a third-round pick. If the Eagles are looking for another asset, New England could add another pick or player. However, would it be too much? At some point, the Patriots have to draw a line.

While the Browns should be New England’s top priority, sometimes it just doesn’t work. It takes two parties to get a deal done and if the Eagles are in limbo over a first-round pick, a second or third first-round pick and another good player, there can’t be a realistic deal for New England.

To be in the conversation, the 31st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, a 2027 third-round pick, and a 2026 sixth-round pick should be the middle ground between New England and Philadelphia. It’s a good deal for both sides, and it would give the Eagles plenty of value in exchange for one of the NFL’s best wide receivers.

The Patriots know they need to acquire a No. 1 wide receiver. Whether it’s Brown or Alec Pierce in free agency next week, New England will have to do everything possible to land Drake Mays’ new favorite target. The Eagles are demanding sun and moon, but the Patriots must work as hard as possible to acquire Brown, while remaining realistic about a return.

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A new rumor has revealed that the New England Patriots made an unsuccessful offer to the Philadelphia Eagles for AJ Brown.

The Browns’ future will be one of the biggest stories in the NFL this offseason. The receiver is a three-time Pro Bowler and can be a game breaker every week. However, in 2025, the 28-year-old did not hide his disappointment at how he was used in the offense. Creating a scenario where moving Brown would be in the best interest of the team.

Despite the damage he suffered to his reputation last season, several teams would be interested in acquiring his services. The one who has most often been linked to being a pass catcher is the Patriots. Well, it looks like New England recently made Philly an offer, and it apparently fell through.

AJ Brown stats: 78 catches, 1,003 yards, 7 touchdowns, 12.9 yards per catch

According to Philadelphia sports radio personality Anthony Gargano, he claims the Patriots offered first- and third-round picks for AJ Brown. However, he could not confirm whether it was in next month’s NFL Draft or in a future year. If they are in this year’s draft, there will be picks 31 and 95 overall.

Earlier this week, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported that the Eagles were looking for a Quinnen Williams-esque return in a potential trade for the Browns. The New York Jets received a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-round pick and defensive tackle Mazzie Smith from the Dallas Cowboys for the four-time Pro Bowler before last season’s trade deadline.

Various reports claim that multiple teams have inquired about trading for the star receiver. However, all indications are that none of them have prompted Eagles general manager Howie Roseman to seriously consider a trade.

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The New England Patriots are looking for an elite wide receiver during the 2026 NFL offseason. On Wednesday before NFL free agency, the Patriots released Stefon Diggs due to his contract, freeing up the wide receiver room. However, according to Jordan Schultz’s report, New England is set to spend big at wide receiver this offseason.

Below, we consider the five best wide receiver targets for the Patriots after releasing Diggs!

AJ Brown, Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown is the top option for the Patriots; However, the asking price is very high. A potential trade for Brown would depend on whether New England is willing to trade a first-round pick and more. The superstar wide receiver would be a big addition, but compensation will be the major determining factor.

Alec Pierce, free agent

Alec Pierce is the top wide receiver available in the NFL free agency class this offseason. Pierce is estimated to make approximately $30 million per season on his next contract and that includes New England. 26-year-old wide receiver Drake will thrive with Meyer’s deep ball abilities, and earn the money he deserves.

Mike Evans, free agent

Mike Evans may not be in his prime anymore, but would be a great addition for the Patriots. If Evans stays healthy, he’s a 1,000-yard wide receiver and has the potential to do even more with Mays. The star wide receiver likely won’t earn a long-term contract, but it would greatly improve the Patriots’ wide receiver room in the short-term future.

Wandell Robinson, free agent

Wan’Dale Robinson would be an excellent pickup for the Patriots. The organization is in need of an upgrade at slot wide receiver, and Robinson is the top option in free agency. The 25-year-old wide receiver is a 1,000-yard wide receiver, and would be a great chain mover with Mays at quarterback.

Romeo Dobbs, free agent

Romeo Dobbs is another free agent wide receiver who will improve New England’s wide receiver room. Dobbs has spent his entire career with the Green Bay Packers, where the team does not prioritize a wide receiver. The 25-year-old will have a big role in New England, and if he stays healthy, he could be Mays’ top target.

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When Stefon Diggs signed with the New England Patriots last season, it came as a shock. Especially because they signed the then-31-year-old player to a three-year, $65 million contract despite coming back from an ACL injury.

However, the deal proved to be a fair compromise for both parties. The Patriots not only reached the playoffs, but also reached the Super Bowl with his help. Although Diggs faces a $26.5 million cap hit for 2026, his return to New England for another season wasn’t always possible at that rate.

On Wednesday, the Patriots revealed they are set to release Diggs at the start of the new league year next week. The one-time All-Pro is coming off a year where he recorded his seventh 1,000-yard season and will certainly face a strong market again.

Below, we evaluate some of the strongest landing spots for the four-time Pro Bowl receiver.

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san francisco 49ers

The 49ers are moving on from Brandon Aiyuk. Jauan Jennings is also set for free agency. In the meantime, he could be an ideal fit for Diggs, who has proven capable of making plays all over the field from multiple receiver spots. It will be a dream for Kyle Shanahan to plan plays as George Kittle turns 30.

los angeles chargers

Veteran receiver Keenan Allen is a free agent again. While the Chargers could bring him back after finishing second on the team in receiving yards, LA has a chance to upgrade at the position by signing Diggs. Diggs is a year younger, and has been more productive recently despite recovering from a serious injury. We can see Diggs appreciating the opportunity to play for a contender in such beautiful weather.

Washington Commanders

Diggs grew up in Maryland and played college ball there. With the Commanders boasting some of the most salary cap space in the NFL, it’s possible they’ll also pursue Stephon’s brother, Trayvon, to play cornerback. A homecoming for the Diggs brothers could be exactly what the siblings are planning this offseason.

kansas city chiefs

There have been rumors that Diggs has been trying to hook up with Patrick Mahomes for several seasons. That wasn’t the case last year when he was coming off a torn ACL. Still, with the Chiefs looking for another playmaker this offseason, we can’t help but wonder if he’ll end up in Kansas City this time.

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buffalo bill

The Bills have made a coaching change. Now that they have an offensive-minded leader, we wonder if Diggs will see the Bills as a more team-friendly landing spot. Plus, he may be looking for a chance to rekindle his strong relationship with reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen. Both athletes performing with a chip on their shoulders could lead to a magical season.

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The New England Patriots need to improve their roster despite making the Super Bowl. The Patriots lost to the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, exposing the team’s weaknesses. Now, it’s clear that New England needs a dominant wide receiver, EDGE rusher, and offensive lineman.

Below, we break down five trade targets for the Patriots during the 2026 NFL offseason!

AJ Brown, WR, Philadelphia Eagles

The Patriots are targeting Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown; However, it must be at the right price. The asking price for Brown is high, and the Patriots have some wiggle room. Does New England pounce on the opportunity to acquire a top wide receiver or wait for a trade that doesn’t require as much draft capital?

max crosby, edge, las vegas raiders

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Max Crosby has been in trade rumors even before the 2025-26 NFL season ends. Crosby needs a change of scenery and the Patriots need an EDGE rusher to sack the quarterback. The asking price for Crosby is high, but getting an elite pass rusher will be worth it.

George Pickens, WR, Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens might be the best trade target for the Patriots. Dallas franchise tags Pickens; However, if both sides do not reach a contract extension, it could open the door to a trade. If it is successful, New England should have the opportunity to acquire a true number one wide receiver.

Jonathan Greenard, LB, Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are listening to trade offers on Jonathan Greenard, and he would be an excellent fit in New England. Last season, Greenard only had three sacks in 12 games, but he had at least 12 sacks the previous two years. The Vikings linebacker will upgrade the Patriots’ defense next season.

DJ Moore, WR, Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore may not be on the same level as Brown and Pickens, but he will be a big boost for New England. Given the number one target for Patriots quarterback Drake Mays, Moore won’t cost as much as top-tier wide receivers. Moore is a 1,000-yard wide receiver and will help lead New England’s offense.

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The New England Patriots know that despite making the Super Bowl, they will have to make big moves during the NFL offseason. New England has needs on the offensive and defensive lines, while also looking for a wide receiver to lead the room. However, the Patriots have been specifically linked to an elite pass rusher in NFL free agency.

The Patriots are interested in signing star free agent pass rusher Trey Hendrickson after the Cincinnati Bengals didn’t give him the franchise tag, MassLive’s Mark Daniels reports. However, it would be the right price for Hendrickson to stay in New England this offseason, as the organization wants flexibility for other moves as well.

Over the past three seasons, Hendrickson has been one of the best edge rushers in the NFL. Despite a four-sack season in 2025, the 31-year-old defensive end had 17.5 sacks in 2023 and 2024. Hendrickson is projected to receive a very large contract in NFL free agency, as players of his caliber do not typically enter the market.

New England needs edge rushers to bolster the defense in the 2026-27 NFL season. Milton Williams and Christian Barmore were the leaders of the defensive line on the interior, but the outside struggled to beat the quarterback. There would be no better choice than Hendrickson to address that issue.

While it may seem like a long shot, the Patriots signing Hendrickson would bring an already great defense to elite status. New England will be in the market for multiple edge rushers in free agency and the NFL Draft, but Hendrickson will help alleviate that need. After all, the Patriots know what an elite defense can do to an offensive line, and Hendrickson would be an excellent addition.

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距離當前 NFL 賽季僅剩幾天，FanDuel 在聖克拉拉決賽前加大賭注，推出多項投注提升和優惠。

當新英格蘭愛國者隊和西雅圖海鷹隊爭奪冠軍時，球迷可以通過支持他們最喜歡的球員達陣得分來贏得獎金投注。雙方都不乏世界級的人才可供選擇！

通過 FanDuel 的達陣大獎獲得更多價值

在大型比賽期間，您可以分享高達 600 萬美元的獎金投注！只需在 FanDuel 網站上找到 Touchdown Jackpot 優惠，點擊“立即領取”並選擇一名玩家即可參與。

如果您選擇的球員在比賽中首次達陣得分，您將贏得 300 萬美元的獎金投注。

如果他取得了比賽的最後一次達陣，情況也是如此。

如果他得分 兩個都 第一個和最後一個 TD，您和所有支持他的人將分享 600 萬美元的獎金賭注！

值得關注的球員

海鷹外接手 賈克森·史密斯-恩吉巴 常規賽期間接球碼數達到聯盟領先的 1,793 碼， 得分10次達陣。 近端鋒 亨特·亨利 愛國者隊 TD 接球數領先 七。

在跑步遊戲中， 肯尼思·沃克三世 考慮到海鷹隊在季后賽中因傷失去了扎克·查博內特，他們將獲得幾乎所有的進攻機會。沃克在常規賽中得到了五分，但還是成功了 兩場季后賽中的四場比賽。

拉蒙德·史蒂文森 和菜鳥 特雷維揚·亨德森 為 Patt 分擔工作量 – 史蒂文森 已找到終點區 亨德森本賽季有 7 次出場，其中 10 次 （九衝，一接）。

這些人很可能是 FanDuel 的“隨時達陣得分手”市場中的領軍人物。

了解優惠

要領取優惠，只需點擊 FanDuel 主頁上的“立即領取”按鈕即可。這將獎勵您一枚 Touchdown 抽獎代幣。

使用方法：

1. 該代幣必須在 2026 年 2 月 8 日（星期日）美國東部時間下午 6:30 之前在“Anytime Touchdown Scorer”市場上使用。
2. 您需要在該市場上對您選擇的球員至少下注 5 美元。

獎金投注如何分配：

1. 如果你的球員得分 第一個TD 遊戲的內容，您和其他選擇他的人將分享 300 萬美元的獎金投注。
2. 如果你的球員得分 最後的TD 遊戲中，同樣適用。
3. 如果你的球員得分 兩個都 遊戲的第一個和最後一個 TD，您和選擇他的其他人將分享 600 萬美元的獎金投注。
4. 例如，如果 您和其他 20,000 位用戶 後衛賈克森·史密斯-恩吉巴（Jaxon Smith-Njigba）接住了本場比賽的第一個達陣， 你們都將贏得 150 美元的獎金投注。

關於獎金投注：

1. 獎金投注將在結算後 72 小時內存入您的帳戶。
2. 從那時起，您將有 7 天的時間使用它們 – 在此之後，它們將過期。
3. 它們將是不可撤回的。

FanDuel 優惠的主要條款和條件

✅ 如果比賽的第一次或最後一次達陣 特種部隊得分，將球帶入達陣區的球員 會算 作為得分手。
✅ 如果 沒有達陣 比賽期間得分， 所有參與者將分享 600萬美元的底池。
✅ 如果 未列出的球員 在“隨時達陣得分手”市場 取得第一個TD得分的玩家 第二次達陣 將被視為獲勝者。
✅ 如果 未列出的球員 在“隨時達陣得分手”市場 最後達陣得分得分的玩家 倒數第二名 TD 比賽的獲勝者將被視為獲勝者。

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週日下午的亞足聯冠軍賽在寒冷的天氣裡，新英格蘭愛國者隊和丹佛野馬隊這兩個賽季聯盟中表現最好的球隊進行了一場交鋒。恰如其分的是，即使博尼克斯缺陣，我們在亞足聯冠軍爭奪戰中也進行了一場精彩的對決，以確定誰將進入超級碗。

讓我們深入了解一下亞冠冠軍賽中愛國者隊對陣野馬隊的勝者和敗者，新英格蘭隊以亞冠冠軍的身份重新登頂。

獲勝者：德雷克·梅耶，四分衛，新英格蘭愛國者隊

現代 NFL 優先考慮雙重威脅四分衛是有原因的。週日在丹佛，德雷克·梅耶 (Drake Maye) 沒有取得任何進展，最終在 26 次回撤中僅淨傳球碼 65 碼。新英格蘭隊贏得這場比賽的並不是他的手臂。梅耶衝球 65 碼，包括新英格蘭隊唯一的達陣和他在 3 號和 5 號球上鎖定比賽的 7 碼衝球，被證明是至關重要的。梅耶在 NFL 季后賽中的表現並不出色，但他總是在新英格蘭隊絕對需要的時候上場。

失敗者：肖恩·佩頓，丹佛野馬隊主教練

肖恩·佩頓毫不掩飾他對野馬隊四分衛賈勒特·斯蒂德漢姆參加亞足聯冠軍賽的信心。狂妄自大是一件危險的事情，這對丹佛來說肯定代價高昂。第二節愛國者隊14碼線外，野馬隊打出4比1，有機會通過投籃領先10分。每個人都知道這將是一場低得分的比賽，但佩頓對待這種情況就像他有波尼克斯一樣，而丹佛隊不能滿足於投籃命中。第四次進攻失敗。

然後，就在半場結束前，掘金隊在還剩 41 秒時從愛國者隊 40 碼線投進了 2 分和 10 分。佩頓並沒有簡單地定位為較短的射門嘗試，而是讓斯蒂德漢姆打出侵略性。丹佛最終不得不接受一個 54 碼的射門，但威爾·盧茨 (Wil Lutz) 投丟了。佩頓對他的替補四分衛過於自信，導致野馬隊今天丟了 6 分。

獲勝者：馬文·米姆斯，外接手，丹佛野馬隊

有了一名替補四分衛，一場比賽就可以在亞足聯冠軍爭奪戰中發揮重要作用。丹佛外接手馬文·米姆斯 (Marvin Mims Jr.) 用他的長距離擊敗了前場深處的克里斯蒂安·岡薩雷斯 (Christian Gonzalez)，他接球 52 碼，將野馬隊的進攻定在愛國者隊 7 碼線處。兩回合後，斯蒂德姆擊中了空位的考特蘭·薩頓，取得了本場比賽的第一次達陣。事實證明，米姆斯的這場精彩表現更為關鍵，因為天氣和斯蒂德漢姆的困境阻止了丹佛在空中做出任何其他爆炸性的事情。

失敗者：安迪·博雷加萊斯，K，新英格蘭愛國者隊

新英格蘭隊的新秀踢球手在亞冠賽上的處境並不好。半場結束前，球隊要求他在63碼外嘗試一腳射門，但他偏出了左側。他在下一次突破中投進一球，為愛國者隊取得領先。然而，第三次嘗試時，風雪並沒有給他帶來任何好處。在八次進攻後，博雷加萊斯完成了 51 碼的射門，博雷加萊斯在右側完成了一次 46 碼的射門，這將使新英格蘭隊以達陣的方式領先。這也給了丹佛掘金一些急需的信心，讓他們有機會在第四節通過射門扳平比分。對於博雷加萊斯來說，環境很重要，但他的投籃命中率仍然是 3 投 1 。

獲勝者：萬斯·約瑟夫，丹佛野馬隊防守協調員

進入亞足聯冠軍賽時，野馬隊的防守是 NFL 中防守覆蓋率最高的球隊之一。在防守協調員萬斯·約瑟夫的領導下，它一直是這支球隊的主力。在超級碗岌岌可危的情況下，這位丹佛防守球員向德雷克·梅耶和愛國者隊拋出了一些新的東西。在狂風和大雪接管比賽之前，野馬隊在上半場將愛國者隊的進攻控制在72碼，其中第一節的淨傳球碼數為-2。這是自 1991 年以來亞足聯冠軍賽第一節第五少的淨傳球碼數。這一切的關鍵是什麼？正如本·索拉克（Ben Solak）所指出的，約瑟夫部署了賽季最高的區域覆蓋率。這是來自丹佛的防守診所，這正是它所需要的中鋒替補四分衛。

失敗者：賈勒特·斯蒂德姆（Jarrett Stidham），四分衛，丹佛野馬隊

除了達陣之外，賈勒特·斯蒂德漢姆在亞冠冠軍賽中表現不佳。我們將從失誤開始。在丹佛 21 碼線處的第三長球上，球隊以 7-0 領先，他向後爬，在一次脫衣袋/向後傳球中失去了足球，這讓新英格蘭隊在野馬隊 12 碼線處獲得了足球。他送給愛國者隊7分。顯然，他還沒有完成。隨著丹佛賽季的臨近，斯蒂德漢姆在第 1 號和第 10 號中僅投出一球，洩氣的深球被克里斯蒂安·岡薩雷斯輕鬆接下。我們還可以指出斯蒂德漢姆在半場結束前出界進行 1 碼擒殺，而不是將足球扔掉。也許威爾·盧茨投籃命中，或者距離更近一碼。或者，也許時間上多了幾秒鐘，愛國者隊甚至沒有機會在半場前投籃（射失）。

獲勝者：克里斯蒂安·岡薩雷斯，CB，新英格蘭愛國者隊

克里斯蒂安·岡薩雷斯在丹佛觸地得分時犯了罕見的錯誤。此後他鎖定了自己的位置，表現得像全職業球員一樣。在當天早些時候搶斷傳球後，岡薩雷斯進行了跳躍式攔截，將匕首插入了野馬隊的心臟。岡薩雷斯在 2023 年 NFL 選秀中以第 17 順位被選中僅僅幾年後，現在就成為愛國者隊進軍超級碗的最大原因之一。

獲勝者：倫納德·泰勒三世，DT，新英格蘭愛國者隊

總有一個不太可能的英雄發揮作用，幫助他的球隊進入超級碗。在亞冠賽上，愛國者隊的防守截鋒倫納德·泰勒（Leonard Taylor）。這位身高 6 英尺 3 英寸的防守鋒線球員在常規賽中只打了 55 次防守搶斷，如今他主要在特勤隊中使用。然而，他舉起了手臂，利用巨大的身軀擋開了威爾·盧茨可能扳平比分的射門。事實證明，這才是決定比賽的關鍵。對於一名前落選自由球員來說，這還不錯。

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亞足聯冠軍賽的舞台已準備就緒，新英格蘭愛國者隊和丹佛野馬隊將於週日下午進行對決。這當然不是每個人都預測的本賽季亞冠冠軍爭奪戰，但常規賽中最好的兩支亞冠球隊現在正面交鋒是很合適的。

讓我們深入了解我們的亞足聯冠軍賽預測，我們的每個選擇還提供統計數據和分析，作為愛國者隊與野馬隊的預覽。

丹佛野馬隊、新英格蘭愛國者隊第一節一分未得

愛國者隊本賽季往往開局很快。 2025 年，新英格蘭隊的第一節進攻平均得分排名第二（6.8）。憑藉德雷克·梅耶在前場的出色進攻能力和拉蒙德·史蒂文森在賽季末的表現，愛國者隊在熱身方面做得非常出色。不過，我們認為亞冠賽第一節兩隊都無法拿分。

在對陣洛杉磯閃電隊和休斯頓德州人隊的比賽中，愛國者隊的進攻拿下 7 分，六次進攻總共推進 75 碼。季后賽第一節，新英格蘭隊在六次進攻中兩次失誤，場均推進僅 3.6 碼。面對野馬隊常規賽第一節失分第十少的防守（3.9分），愛國者隊的進攻將在客場的早期位置陷入停滯。同樣，賈勒特·斯蒂德漢姆自 2024 年 1 月 7 日以來的第一次首發將很難取得任何進展，當時他在第 18 週對陣拉斯維加斯突襲者隊的比賽中四分衛評分僅為 82.0。

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Kayshon Boutte 衝球 60 碼以上達陣

對於 Kayshon Boutte 來說，這是一個突破性的賽季。常規賽期間，他場均接球推進 69.6 碼，每次接球推進 16.7 碼，同時達陣數創下職業生涯新高（6 次）。這位前第六輪新秀在季后賽的傳球比賽中也發揮了不可或缺的作用，他在 9 個目標上總共傳出 141 碼，每場比賽至少有一次傳球碼數超過 30 碼。德雷克·梅耶 (Drake Maye) 是 NFL 中深投命中率最高的球員之一（12.5%），你可以保證他會在周日的亞足聯冠軍賽中將目標瞄準布特。

尤其如此，因為布特可能會吸引萊利·莫斯的大量報導。丹佛這位身高 6 英尺的角衛本賽季在防守範圍內被瞄準 118 次，在防守範圍內允許接球碼數為 850 碼，平均目標深度為 11.9。梅耶將在周日測試他，而布特將能夠在前場創造一些分離。他要么在紅區內受到防守傳球干擾的處罰，要么擊敗莫斯取得 30 碼以上的達陣。也許點球讓布特無法進入達陣區，但我們認為他推進了 60 多碼並得分。

賈勒特·斯蒂德漢姆在亞足聯冠軍賽中下蛋

博尼克斯的受傷讓亞冠冠軍賽的興奮感大打折扣。肖恩·佩頓對賈勒特·斯蒂德姆充滿信心，他自 2003 年起就加入了野馬隊。這位經驗豐富的四分衛非常了解佩頓的體系，我們毫不懷疑，這位 NFL 最好的進攻頭腦之一會找到方法讓他的信號呼叫者看起來更好，同時盡可能減輕他的壓力。

然而，這仍然是斯蒂德漢姆帶領的進攻。他最後一次參加比賽是在 2023 年，自 2019 年進入聯盟以來，他在常規賽中只嘗試了 197 次傳球。斯蒂德姆上一次獲得重要出場時間是在 2023 年的第 17-18 週，野馬隊的進攻場均得到 15 分，總碼數為 299.5 碼，成功率排名第 22 位（40.9%）。在那兩場比賽中，斯蒂德漢姆在閃電戰中的完成率為 43.8%，在壓力下的四分衛評分為 76.9。將所有這些與職業生涯 4.1% 的攔截率相結合；我們預計斯蒂德漢姆在這場比賽中至少有 1 次攔截、3 次以上擒殺，並且每次嘗試的平均碼數將低於 6 碼。

愛國者隊贏得亞冠比賽

如果野馬隊擁有出色的衝鋒進攻能力，能夠真正承擔起進攻的重擔，那將是一回事。不幸的是，尼克斯的爬行能力是他們在地面上取得成功的一部分。 RJ 哈維現在面臨更大的壓力，自第 10 週以來，他在 102 次嘗試中平均每次傳球推進僅 3.4 碼。丹佛可以使用更高效的賈里爾·麥克勞林，但這場地面比賽沒有爆炸性元素。這只會留下太多的問題需要在進攻端彌補。

德雷克·梅耶在季后賽中表現不佳，在兩場比賽中出現六次掉球並多次被攔截。話雖如此，他仍然在關鍵時刻做出了一些絕對華麗的投籃，為新英格蘭隊得分。愛國者隊絕對可以在這裡休息一下，亞足聯冠軍賽只是增加了歷史上疲軟的賽程。然而，梅耶和邁克·弗拉貝爾只是擊敗了擺在他們面前的對手。週日，新英格蘭隊將成為亞足聯冠軍。

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