Patriots Reportedly Eye Trades for Ravens, Commanders WRs

The New England Patriots have aggressively worked to bolster their wide receiver corps during the 2025 offseason by adding veterans Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins and drafting Kyle Williams, but still seek a true No. 1 target due to Diggs recovering from a torn ACL and the rest of the group being largely unproven. They showed significant trade interest in Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman, who eventually signed a $37 million extension with Baltimore after exploring trade opportunities with multiple teams, including New England. This indicates the Patriots remain open to adding impactful receivers despite already having a crowded room. Additionally, there is speculation around a potential trade for Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin, who is in the final year of his contract and could be acquired by the Patriots in exchange for tight end Austin Hooper and a second-round pick to provide a proven weapon for their developing quarterback Drake Maye. However, McLaurin's age and expected lucrative contract pose questions about the team's willingness to commit significant salary cap resources. Overall, the Patriots are clearly aiming to strengthen their receiving options through both free agency and potential trades to improve their offensive weapons for the 2025 season.