When Jakobi Meyers signed his free agent contract with the New England Patriots shortly after going undrafted, he joined a club that had some serious talent at the wide receiver position. Reigning Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman was on the roster, as were first-round draft choice N’Keal Harry and the recently re-signed Phillip Dorsett II. Furthermore, free agency additions Maurice Harris and Bruce Ellington were also part of the equation.
On top of that, the Patriots also had the suspended Josh Gordon and a rehabbing Demaryius Thomas waiting in the wings.