The New England Patriots are in dire need of receiving help, and with abundant cap space heading into the offseason, they have the means to acquire one.
However, with Tee Higgins likely returning to the Cincinnati Bengals, the free-agent market is going to be rather thin on top-level wide receivers, meaning that the Patriots may need to pursue a trade.
Apparently, that is exactly what they are doing.
Corbin Smith of Emerald City Spectrum has reported that New England has engaged the Seattle Seahawks in trade discussions for star receiver D.K. Metcalf.