Vrabel Signals Patriots Could Upgrade WR Room After June 1 as A.J. Brown Trade Rumors Swirl
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Updated · NBC Sports · May 28
Vrabel Signals Patriots Could Upgrade WR Room After June 1 as A.J. Brown Trade Rumors Swirl
9 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · May 28
Mike Vrabel said New England will "strengthen the roster wherever we can," stopping short of confirming any move as questions mounted about a possible wide receiver addition within the next week.
June 1 is the key date in the speculation because Philadelphia could then spread the dead-cap hit from trading Eagles receiver A.J. Brown over multiple years.
Vrabel did not address Brown directly — a public comment could raise tampering issues — and instead pointed to a strong first OTA and praised current options including Romeo Doubs and younger players.
The remarks keep the Patriots' focus on broad roster improvement while leaving open the possibility that a long-rumored Brown reunion could materialize soon after June 1.
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