"The Patriots are connected to the Saints' pass catcher and could be exploring a potential trade if New Orleans is willing to listen. She still believes that Brown is the preferred option, however. Names like Chris Olave, Romeo Doubs have come up in #Patriot considerations."
"Olave is just 25 years old and would give Drake Maye a weapon to grow with for the next several years, which is a bonus that we couldn't say about some of the other wide receiver options who went into free agency."
"There are injury concerns when it comes to Brown, on top of his age, so Olave is more appealing in that aspect, as he has only dealt with an injury in the 2024 season. Otherwise, he's only missed a handful of games since he was a first-round pick in the 2022 draft."
The Patriots missed out on top free agent wide receivers during the opening of free agency, including Alec Pierce and Mike Evans. With limited options available, the team is focusing on potential trades to acquire a WR1. AJ Brown remains their preferred target, but Chris Olave from the Saints has surfaced as another viable option. Olave, 25 years old, offers advantages over other candidates due to his youth, durability, and ability to develop alongside quarterback Drake Maye. His injury history is minimal, having missed only a handful of games since being drafted in 2022, and he has consistently produced 1,000+ receiving yards in three of the last four seasons.
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