Patriots tidbits

Dobbs cut – Devito #2

Schefter says New England is the only logical spot for AJ Brown after June 1

"There aren't that many teams out there, right now, that could and would make an A.J. Brown trade work," said Schefter, who reiterated the Eagles prefer to trade Brown after June 1 due to financial concerns. "I mean, how many realistic landing spots are there for him right now? To me, New England would be logical.

" ... Of all the teams out there, the Patriots are by far the most likely landing spot, and the team that would express the most interest and have the greatest need. But that doesn't mean it's going to get done."

OT – James Hudson signed. Swing depth tackle.  Vet minimum. Worked with Vrabel in Cleveland

Zachary Pereles of CBS Sports

If the Patriots really want to add some pass-rushing firepower, though, they could find many options.

“Clowney continues to play both the run and the pass at a high level.”

Clowney turned 33 years old in February. But he is still a strong free agency option for teams searching for an edge rusher.

Last season with the Dallas Cowboys, Clowney posted 8.5 sacks with 12 tackles for loss and 10 quarterback hits. He also registered those statistics in just 13 games.

According to a report by Henry McKenna of Fox Sports, the Patriots and Gonzalez entered “preliminary conversations” about a contract extension at last month’s Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

 the expectation is that he will become the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL once a deal is done. That title currently belongs to Trent McDuffie, who recently signed a four-year, $124 million contract

While the Patriots’ stated goal is to keep Gonzalez for the long term, they also have the fifth-year contract option at their disposal for the 2027 season. Valued at a fully-guaranteed $18.119 million, it. needs to be exercised until May 1.

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