It would be fair to argue that the Patriots don't need to make any further upgrades to their offense before the start of the 2025 season after adding the likes of Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins, and rookies TreVeyon Henderson and Kyle Williams. However, with an estimated $60 million still in cap space available to spend, they could be looking to add a few more pieces.
That's likely why they are rumored to be closely monitoring the several holdouts across the league to see who might become available. They could potentially trade for receiver Terry McLaurin or pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, or even if a free agent draws their attention.
It's possible they'll want to target another receiver in particular, with Diggs' Week 1 readiness still uncertain. Adding some more firepower for Drake Maye to work with is never a bad idea, especially with some of the names remaining unsigned. But some analysts don't see New England as the best fit for the most notable of names, so it might not be as easy as we might think to sign more offensive talent.
The Patriots might need to look elsewhere for wide receiver help
Because Keenan Allen and Amari Cooper are still looking for a team to sign with for the 2025 season, Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports listed the top landing spots for both players, noting the best fits for their NFL futures.
Unfortunately for the Patriots, they are not considered one of them. Instead, Benjamin lists the Broncos, Chargers, Raiders, Steelers, and 49ers, some of whom New England faces during the upcoming season.
Considering how talented both players are, it would be best for either Allen or Cooper not to sign with a team the Patriots defense will face this fall, as they would make their job a bit more difficult. That would be the best-case scenario if neither lands in Foxboro, which might not even be of interest to Mike Vrabel and Co. anyway.
Nothing has been reported about their interest or lack thereof in the receivers, but given their potential interest in adding more weaponry for Maye, it wouldn't be surprising if there is some. Yet, at this point in the offseason, and given that the Patriots have 12 receivers signed to the team, they might stick with what they have and only make a move if a player like McLaurin becomes available, rather than pursuing a free agent. That would make a lot more sense.
Adding Allen or Cooper would have been a more sensible move before the Patriots lucked out by adding Diggs. At one point, it looked like either was going to be their subsequent pursuit, and then the Diggs news came out of nowhere. But it's difficult to say that signing a four-time Pro Bowler was a bad decision.