The New England Patriots are exploring options to acquire a top wide receiver, focusing on players like DK Metcalf, Tee Higgins, and Chris Godwin. With a massive $127 million in cap space, the team aims to provide quarterback Drake Maye with a reliable pass-catcher. However, the free-agent market is drying up, pushing them towards trades. Recent reports suggest that the Patriots have shown interest in trading for Metcalf, which could facilitate a significant boost to their receiving options if they navigate the associated risks well.
The Patriots prefer signing Higgins or Godwin over a trade for another No. 1 receiver for the simple fact they would rather sign someone into their $127 million worth of cap space instead of surrendering draft capital in a deal and significant cap space.
A Metcalf trade would seemingly satisfy all parties - with New England getting a star talent to pair with Maye and the Patriots having the cap space to sign the 27-year-old receiver to a long-term deal moving forward.
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