
Patriots outline trade targets and edge plans at the Combine
At the NFL Scouting Combine, New England laid out a cautious, trade- and draft-focused plan for 2026: they are weighing A.J. Brown or Maxx Crosby trades (Crosby viewed as more realistic on cost and timing), while Diggs’s future remains under consideration but many internal voices expect him to stay on his current contract. In free agency they’ll pursue edge rushers and safeties while targeting a blocking tight end and drafting a receiving one; Barmore’s future could involve a trade, Tonga may depart, Onwenu is expected to stay, and the club aims to stay cap-conscious with a mix of veteran signings and draft picks to remain competitive.













