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New England Patriots Open to Trading for Pro Bowl Receiver
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As incredible as their season was, the New England Patriots didn't quite have enough to win Super Bowl LX. Yet, since that 29-13 loss to Seattle , one could argue that the Patriots have only gotten better.
While swapping Stefon Diggs for Romeo Doubs could either backfire or be a sneaky 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 is undoubtedly improved, has Drake Maye 's receiving corps gotten worse?
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No matter how you feel about the Diggs/Doubs swap, one thing that cannot be denied is that the Patriots could use another playmaking pass-catcher. The solution could be available via trade.
Recently, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was asked about the A.J. Brown trade rumors. To no surprise, New England is open to adding the Pro Bowl receiver to their team, for the right price.
"Anything that we can continue to do to strengthen the roster, we're going to try to do," Vrabel said .
Of course, one of the biggest reasons why the Patriots are often the first team linked to a trade for the Eagles receiver is because Vrabel was Brown's head coach with the Titans from 2019 to 2021. Despite the Titans' general manager at the time trading Brown to the Eagles, the receiver has always had a strong relationship with coach Vrabel.
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With the Patriots reaching the Super Bowl in 2025, New England fits the criteria of the type of team Brown would likely want to play for, and already being familiar with the head coach surely can't hurt. Yet, if the Eagles' asking price is just too high, then New England may move on to younger, more inexpensive options in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Related: 2026 NFL Mock Draft: End of March Edition
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