Do Patriots Need To Swing Trade For A.J. Brown?

originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . By now, every New England Patriots fan has heard the rumors about the team's interest in trading for Philadelphia Eagles star A.

J. Brown, but do they really need him? The Patriots signed Romeo Doubs this offseason, and he will have a chance to be their No.

1 receiver, replacing Stefon Diggs. However, after signing Doubs, the Patriots reportedly still had interest in Brown. The Eagles are reportedly no longer looking to trade him at this time, but conversations could resume after June 1, when cap implications change.

Brown is a three-time Pro Bowler and has surpassed 1,000 yards in every season but one in his career. However, the Patriots do not need him, per se. He would be a great addition, but the Patriots are in a position to make another Super Bowl run even without adding him.