Why Patriots Should Sign This Eight-Time Pro Bowler Instead Of Trading For A.J. Brown
The New England Patriots should consider pivoting away from trading for A.J. Brown and instead sign this eight-time Pro Bowl wide receiver.
Why Patriots Should Sign This Eight-Time Pro Bowler Instead Of Trading For A. J. Brown originally appeared on NESN .
Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New England Patriots made a solid move in the first week of NFL free agency by bringing in wide receiver Romeo Doubs from the Green Bay Packers. However, they still need to acquire another receiver to step into the role of the No.
1 option. New England is waiting to see if the Eagles will trade wide receiver A. J.
Brown, but that decision might not come until after June 1. If a trade happens before that date, Philadelphia would incur a $43 million dead cap hit. The Patriots would be a good fit for Brown, but if they are struggling to make it happen, they should shift their focus and consider signing free-agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill instead.