The Patriots addressed their receiver need by signing Romeo Doubs in free agency, but that doesn't mean they're done adding to their wideout room.
In fact, according to NFL Media's Cameron Wolfe, the Doubs signing won't end New England's rumored pursuit of a trade for Philadelphia Eagles star A.J. Brown.
"I’m told the move doesn’t end their interest in trading A.J. Brown," Wolfe said in an X post. "Need just isn’t as dire now & cap dynamics change in June."
Patriots landed WR Romeo Doubs as a younger, ascending potential replacement for Stefon Diggs.
I’m told the move doesn’t end their interest in trading A.J. Brown. Need just isn’t as dire now & cap dynamics change in June.
Something to watch. For @nflnetwork Free Agency Frenzy: pic.twitter.com/q5pWOls40E
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) March 11, 2026
Brown obviously would be a huge get for the Patriots.
He remains one of the NFL's best receivers despite having a lengthy injury history. Brown's mercurial personality is somewhat concerning, but it's fair to assume that head coach Mike Vrabel knows how to handle him, given their time together with the Tennessee Titans.
In 15 games last season, Brown posted seven catches for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns. He eclipsed 1,000 yards in six of his first seven NFL campaigns.
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