Why Patriots Should Look To Sign Former First-Round Pick To Help Drake Maye

Why Patriots Should Look To Sign Former First-Round Pick To Help Drake Maye originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Patriots recently lost their No.

2 tight end, Austin Hooper, when he signed with the Atlanta Falcons this offseason. To fill his spot, New England should consider bringing in another veteran tight end. While New England did sign former Miami Dolphins tight end Julian Hill, he has limited experience in the passing game, managing only 33 receptions over three seasons.

The Patriots need a more reliable No. 2 tight end, and former Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku could be a solid option. The Browns drafted Njoku in the 2017 NFL draft, and he has been a solid player throughout his nine-year career.

He has recorded 4,062 receiving yards and 34 touchdowns in 118 games. However, one of his challenges has been maintaining consistent health. In the last two seasons, Njoku appeared in only 23 games, and he suffered a serious left knee injury last season that kept him out of five games.