Patriots Should Cut Ties With This Receiever If They Get A.J. Brown

TL;DR

The New England Patriots are likely to trade for A.J. Brown, making him a key addition to their wide receiver lineup. If this trade occurs, the Patriots may need to cut ties with another receiver.

Key points

Patriots are favorites to acquire A.J. Brown
Adam Schefter reports a likely trade
Patriots signed Romeo Doubs to a four-year deal

New England Patriots

Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver A.J. Brown

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The New England Patriots are the favorites to land A.J. Brown if he is traded, and Adam Schefter revealed on Monday that a deal is considered likely.

The Patriots have already made a major investment in the wide receiver position this offseason by signing Romeo Doubs to a four-year deal. Adding Brown would give them another starter at the position. Assuming there is no player included in a trade for Brown, the Patriots would have Doubs, Brown, Kayshon Boutte, Demario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III.

That's a lot of receivers to accommodate and get snaps for. Assuming Brown and Doubs play a majority of the snaps, if not nearly all of them, it will be tough for some guys to see the field. Instead, the Patriots could look to trade someone, recouping some of what they give up for Brown and clearing the way for others.

Trading Boutte might be the best move for the Patriots. Boutte, Douglas and Hollins will all be free agents after the season, and the Patriots will be looking to reload the position group. However, Boutte figures to cost the most of the three to retain and has solid trade value. If the Patriots trade Boutte, they would still have Williams, Douglas and Hollins.

Next season, assuming Douglas and Hollins both leave, the Patriots would have a third-year receiver in Williams, and could reload their depth through the draft. The Patriots could also trade Douglas, but may not get much in return.

Regardless, the competition for playing time will be tough behind Doubs and Brown if a trade happens. NFL insider Jordan Schultz has already mentioned Boutte's name popping up in trade talks.

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Q&A

Which receiver should the Patriots cut if they acquire A.J. Brown?

The article suggests that the Patriots would need to evaluate their current roster and potentially cut a receiver to accommodate A.J. Brown's addition.

What impact would A.J. Brown have on the Patriots' receiving corps?

A.J. Brown's addition would provide the Patriots with another starting wide receiver, enhancing their offensive options alongside Romeo Doubs and others.

What are the chances of A.J. Brown being traded to the Patriots?

Reports indicate that the Patriots are favorites to land A.J. Brown, with a trade considered likely according to Adam Schefter.