"As this season's trade deadline nears, the Patriots continue to be one of the most discussed teams to be actively making moves to improve their roster in one way or another. Because they have the most cap space to use, they are consistently pinged as the team to make the biggest blockbuster move, especially for a wide receiver. That means a player like AJ Brown, who still appears to be unhappy with his current standing with the Eagles, remains in the conversation, even if the"
"Another young wide receiver is in the mix for the Patriots to consider trading for ahead of this year's deadline Because Addison is entering the final year of his rookie contract in 2024, it would be easy for the Vikings to move him, and the Patriots to take on his contract. That's a big reason Breer believes he could be moved and why Vrabel and Co. might be interested in acquiring the 23-year-old."
""Guys that are nearing the end of the rookie deals, where maybe their teams like the player, but don't plan on signing them long-term. I think that would be a sort of long-term buy that you would look at -- somebody (who's) a younger player, where then maybe you are willing to give up big-time draft capital.""
As the trade deadline approaches, the Patriots carry the league's most available cap space and are frequently linked to major wide receiver additions. AJ Brown remains a named possibility but carries prohibitive dead-cap implications for Philadelphia, making a trade unlikely. Third-year Jordan Addison fits the Patriots' needs and could be easy to move because he enters the final year of his rookie contract in 2024, making his salary and timeline attractive. Mike Vrabel values younger receivers nearing the end of rookie deals who could be acquired with draft capital. Chris Olave is less likely given the Saints' roster construction.
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