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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 07: Tyquan Thornton #81 of the Baylor Bears celebrates a touchdown catch against the Oklahoma Sooners in the second quarter of the Big 12 Football Championship at AT&T Stadium on December 7, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Tyquan Thornton won’t be another Bethel Johnson

New England Patriots: Bill Belichick wasteful on Day 1 of 2022 NFL Draft

New England Patriots steal 2022 NFL Draft headlines with this blockbuster

New England Patriots: 5 players the team should take with No. 21 overall pick

Joshua Paschal of the Kentucky Wildcats (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: 5 wishes for the 2022 NFL Draft

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Trading out of the first round may be the best move

Jonnu Smith #81 of the New England Patriots (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Jonnu Smith is due for a bounce back season

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 2: DeVante Parker #11 of the Miami Dolphins signals as a wide out during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on January 2, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Dolphins 34-3. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: DeVante Parker the ‘vertical’ threat MJ10 needs

Chris Olave #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

The New England Patriots should draft a wide receiver with the 21st pick

Deebo Samuel of the San Francisco 49ers (19) Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots Rumors: Deebo Samuel trade would shock the NFL

Chris Olave #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

5 wide receivers New England Patriots could take in the 2022 NFL Draft

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots Rumors: 2 big WR trades that would blow up the AFC

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 20: John Ridgeway #99 of the Arkansas Razorbacks reacts after sacking Bryce Young #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 20, 2021 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Patriots 2022 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Belichick fortifies the trenches

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 16: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks onprior to the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Rob Gronkowski is becoming one big annoyance

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 18: Jonnu Smith #81 of the New England Patriots against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 18, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

New England Patriots going all in on Jonnu Smith and Nelson Agholor

Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Reassessing top 3 needs heading into the Draft

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots Trade Grades: DeVante Parker fills void at WR

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 06: Head Coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots walks to the field prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 06, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is putting Bill Belichick on notice

Jabrill Peppers #21 of the New York Giants (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

New England Patriots Free Agent Grades: Peppers another low-risk move

Malcolm Butler #21 of the Arizona Cardinals (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

New England Patriots Free Agent Grades: 2 veterans brought on board

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Are the New England Patriots loading up for the 2023 offseason already?

Stephon Gilmore #24 of the New England Patriots (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: As AFC loads up, it’s time to find help at cornerback

Leonard Fournette #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

New England Patriots Rumors: Sign or pass on 3 free agent targets

Trent Brown #77 of the New England Patriots (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

New England Patriots offseason may hinge on Trent Brown re-signing

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 09: Head Coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots in action against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

New England Patriots, Bill Belichick playing possum while AFC teams rise

Ja'Whaun Bentley #8 of the New England Patriots (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

New England Patriots Free Agent Grades: Bentley’s re-signing a huge win

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 20: Joshua Paschal #4 of the Kentucky Wildcats against the New Mexico State Aggies at Kroger Field on November 20, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

2022 NFL Draft: 5 defensive prospects ideal for New England Patriots defense

Chase Winovich #50 of the New England Patriots (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)

New England Patriots Trade Grades: Winovich a win; Mason confusion