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Patriots reportedly expected to take ‘big swing’ at top free-agent wide receiver Calvin Ridley

The Patriots won’t get a player in return from the Jaguars in the Mac Jones trade, but they might try to take a standout from Jacksonville’s offense in free agency.

New England is expected to take a “big swing” at Calvin Ridley in free agency, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Sunday.

It’s not much of a secret that the Patriots need to improve their receiver room this offseason. The team is eyeing veteran wideouts, CBS Sports Josina Anderson reported Saturday. They also inquired the Broncos about Jerry Jeudy before they agreed to trade him to the Browns, but the Patriots “wanted to wait until free agency before committing to a receiver, likely because they have their eyes on a few,” Fowler wrote.