As the Patriots begin final approach to what promises to be an eventful offseason — the new league year begins on March 12 — one expert thinks New England should consider trading one of its 2024 rookies.
In a larger column about possible “bold moves” in the NFL offseason, ESPN NFL analyst Aaron Schatz dangled the scenario in which the Patriots trade quarterback Joe Milton III. Milton, 24, was a sixth round pick a year ago. He settled into a backup role behind fellow 2024 QB draft pick Drake Maye, and made the most of his lone start (a regular season finale win against the Bills).