The [New England Patriots](https://nesn.com/new-england-patriots) signed Stefon Diggs last offseason, but his cap hit will be north of $26 million next season, and the Patriots may be interested in replacing him.
It will not be easy to replace Diggs, but the Patriots could find a potential replacement in the trade market. Perhaps a name to watch is D.J. Moore. Moore did not have a great season, posting 682 yards in 17 games. He had fewer than 100 targets for the second time in his career, and it's clear that his role in Ben Johnson's offense is not very prominent.
Rome Odunze, who missed five games, had just 21 fewer receiving yards than Moore. However, that does not mean Moore is washed. Perhaps all he needs is a change of scenery. The Bears added Colston Loveland and Luther Burden in the offseason, and both had a significant role in the offense.
Moore nearly had 1,000 yards in 2024 with a rookie Caleb Williams. He averages over 1,000 yards a season in his career and has 41 career touchdowns. He has very steady hands, only dropping three passes last season. He had a 103.2 passer rating when targeted last season, but has dealt with poor quarterback play for most of his career.
On paper, Moore seems like a downgrade from Diggs. He costs about the same, but is younger, and has the potential to really thrive in an offense where he is the top target. Pairing him with Drake Maye in Josh McDaniels offense could get him back to being one of the best receivers in the league.
The Bears may look to move him this offseason. His cap hit is too big for a player they do not feature as much as others in their offense. The Patriots may be able to get him without giving up premium draft capital as well. However, they should only consider such a move if they move on from Diggs.
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