The New England Patriots were after a No. 1 wide receiver for months.
They tried to land Calvin Ridley in the offseason, but failed in that pursuit with him deciding to join the Tennessee Titans — it seems Ridley might be regretting that decision. The Patriots were also in on Brandon Aiyuk and reportedly had a trade framework worked out for the San Francisco 49ers star. Aiyuk apparently didn’t want to come to New England, though, and re-signed with the 49ers.
Two more standout receivers were traded this week with the New York Jets obtaining Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders and the Buffalo Bills acquiring Amari Cooper from the Cleveland Browns.