The [New England Patriots](https://nesn.com/new-england-patriots) have been sitting on the sidelines for nearly two months, waiting to find out if they will pull off a trade for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown.
While New England is waiting to hear whether it can trade with Philadelphia, it should still be looking to upgrade the receiving core, and the Patriots should look to turn to a former Buffalo Bills player.
The Bills parted ways with wide receiver Curtis Samuel this offseason, and New England should look to sign him.
Samuel has been in the NFL for nine seasons, starting his career with the Panthers, then playing three seasons with the Commanders, and joining the Bills.
While Samuel's statistics from last season might not impress anyone — playing in six games and recording seven receptions for 81 yards and one touchdown — he could still serve as a valuable addition during training camp for New England. It’s worth seeing if he can earn a spot on the active roster.
Spotrac listed Samuel's market value at $1.8 million per year, which would be a reasonable option for the Patriots. He has accumulated 3,717 receiving yards and 24 touchdowns over 111 career games, demonstrating that he can perform well at the NFL level.
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