New England Patriots Eyeing Trade For This Star Wide Receiver

The New England Patriots didn’t have much luck in the last few years. Head coach Bill Belichick got a few players but some of them will have to leave the team this offseason. According to Greg Bedard from Boston Sports Journal, the Patriots will trade at least one wide receiver.

Nelson Agholor may not stay with the Patriots this season. If Belichick makes a move for Robby Anderson from the Carolina Panthers, the Patriots will probably cut ties with Agholor..

“The Patriots seem much more likely to get an impact receiver via trade, and have targeted a familiar player, according to league sources,” Bedard wrote. “If the Patriots land this receiver, or if this is representative of the type they would like to add, it would also seem to put the future of Nelson Agholor in doubt.

“The Patriots have at least shown some interest in trading for Panthers receiver Robby Anderson, the former Jet who impressed against the Patriots on film despite not much production (nine games, 49 targets, 17 receptions, 181 yards, 0 TDs).

“Other possible trade targets, including Calvin Ridley, are not known at this time. It would not surprise if the Patriots are targeting multiple X boundary receivers via trade and will ultimately settle on the best deal and money”.

Patriots to trade the receiver after a disappointing season

Truth is, Agholor didn’t have the best performance last season. Patriots coaches had high expectations from him, but he caught just 37 passes for 473 yards and three scores.

Anderson may not be the best option for the Patriots if they go for a slot receiver. However, the team showed great interest in him in 2020.

“When I played them, from what I can remember, (Bill Belichick) usually would put man coverage (with) a safety over the top and scheme me, do things like that,” Anderson said. “Kind of take me out of the picture. He even told me that, too. Last year when I was in free agency, he tried to get me to sign. He was like, ‘I’m tired of scheming against you. I’m tired of going against you.’ “

He didn’t join the Patriots in 2021. Will he come to Foxboro this time?