The NFL trade deadline is coming up later on Tuesday, and there is plenty of intrigue surrounding the New England Patriots. Their current 2-6 record is among the worst in the NFL, and they are facing a major uphill climb if they want to return to the playoff conversation.
Given how the team has performed so far in 2023, and how hard it has been bitten by injuries lately, such a rally seems unlikely. As a consequence, the Patriots might want to start looking toward the future: if they are planning to go full rebuild next offseason, trying to add more capital makes perfect sense.