"Lockett may not be the player he once was, but there's little doubt he still has NFL football left in him. He had 79 grabs just two years ago, and even in a down 2024, he still managed 49 catches for 600 yards while the WR3 behind D.K. Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. This is a smart, savvy NFL veteran who's had real production, including four career 1,000-yard seasons and a 100-catch year in 2020."
"The Patriots' wideouts have performed better than expected. Stefon Diggs is on pace for over 1,100 yards and looks back to his old self as the high-volume target. Kayshon Boutte has exploded with four touchdowns in seven games, more than he had in his first two seasons combined, and has been a tremendous deep threat. Mack Hollins has been used primarily as a blocker but has had a pair of touchdowns to his name, and Pop Douglas's performance against the Saints revitalized his season."
New England improved to 5-2 while Tennessee fell to 1-6 and fired coach Brian Callahan after Week 6. Tennessee has quarterback Cam Ward and rookie receivers Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike but currently lacks a realistic chance to contend. Tyler Lockett requested and received his release after catching ten passes in seven games and being buried behind rookies and Van Jefferson. Lockett has prior production, including 79 catches two years ago, 49 catches for 600 yards in 2024, four 1,000-yard seasons and a 100-catch year in 2020. The Patriots could pursue Lockett to add veteran receiving help and bolster their passing attack.
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