Even though they have already matched their total losses from last year, the New England Patriots once again look like a legitimate contender for a playoff spot in the AFC. However, in order to get there, they will have to find a way to overcome the injuries that have ravaged their roster over the first two months of the regular season.
While the expectation is that they will get several players back from injured reserve at some point, they also could go for a more radical approach in hopes of improving
their team and gearing up for a stretch run in 2026. Like they have done multiple times in 2026 already, they could look at the trade market.
Will there be additions to a list that already includes the likes of A.J. Brown, Jaylen Reed, Corey Kiner and Walter Rouse? Or could they move on from some of their players, like they did in 2025?
We will know soon: the NFL trade deadline is coming up on Tuesday, November 10, at 4 p.m. ET. Until then, please make sure to bookmark and regularly revisit our Patriots trade deadline tracker for all the latest developments.
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“Wide receiver-needy teams” have reportedly called the Colts about fourth-year man Josh Downs. Downs, of course, is a former college teammate of Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. | Report
Quenton Nelson will not be coming to New England. The Colts, who recently fired general manager Chris Ballard and are in full fire-sale mode, have decided to trade the All-Pro guard to Seattle. The Seahawks invested a 2027 third-round draft pick and 2028 fifth-rounder in Nelson. | Report
