The [New England Patriots](https://nesn.com/new-england-patriots) need a wide receiver with Stefon Diggs getting released at the start of the new year, but they have not added one yet.
The NFL's legal tampering window opened on Monday, and players quickly started agreeing to deals with teams. Alec Pierce agreed to a new deal with the Indianapolis Colts, Mike Evans agreed to join the San Francisco 49ers and Wan'Dale Robinson joined the Tennessee Titans.
With all of the movement on the wide receiver market, the Patriots still don't have a new No. 1 option for Drake Maye. There are still some talented players on the market, so why have the Patriots not made a move?
Romeo Doubs could be a great addition to the Patriots, and the team has the means to win his free agency sweepstakes. He is the best free agent receiver left, and the Patriots have reportedly discussed signing him.
However, the Patriots could have all their eggs in the A.J. Brown basket. The team is rumored to still be involved in trade talks for him, but are uinwilling to give up a first-round pick. Perhaps the Patriots think they can talk the price on Brown down or end up agreeing to a deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Signing a player like Doubs would make it tougher to accommodate Brown's salary. The only explanation for the Patriots not filling one of their biggest needs early in free agency is the fact that they are holding out for a trade.
They have also been rumored to be interested in Chris Olave. The Patriots have money, so signing a receiver would not be difficult. However, perhaps they are viewing Doubs and other free agents as a backup plan for Brown. The only question is how long they can hold out for the Eagles without losing other options on the open market.
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