The New England Patriots signed Stefon Diggs last offseason, na dhe was a solid addition, but the Patriots could use even more help.
Not only is Diggs on the wrong side of 30, but he has a huge cap hit and is dealing with legal issues off the field. His future with the team is in the air, but even if he stays, the Patriots would be wise to bring in a young player to pair with him. Sports Illustrated's Matt Verderame tabbed the Patriots as a potential landing spot for Wan'Dale Robinson of the New York Giants.
"Robinson enjoyed a breakout year, giving rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart a reliable target on the outside," Verderame wrote on Tuesday. "With Malik Nabers out for most of the season with a torn ACL, Robinson stepped up, catching 92 passes for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns. Coming off his rookie deal, Robinson should get a sizable deal."
He had 699 yards and three touchdowns in the 2024 season, but was the Giants' best receiver by a wide margin last season. Robinson could step in right away as a top target for Drake Maye if the Patriots move on from Diggs. He is only 25 years old, and coming off a career year.
Robinson stacks up similarly to Alec Pierce in terms of stats and production, but he may be cheaper than Pierce. Verderame projected Robinson to sign a three-year, $54 million deal.
That kind of deal would not break the bank and would also allow the Patriots to spend on other areas of need, like the pass rush. Along with the Patriots, Verderame named the Giants as a landing spot for him. He may want to stick with Dart, but knowing that Nabers will be back, he could also look to go somewhere he could get more targets.
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