Overview
- ESPN’s Mike Reiss reports New England is less inclined to trade multiple firsts and a player, with the team not viewing itself as one star away from a return to the Super Bowl.
- The Patriots have been linked to A.J. Brown and Maxx Crosby, but reported asking prices include a first- and second-round pick for Brown and two firsts plus a player for Crosby.
- Raiders GM John Spytek said at the combine that Las Vegas is not looking to trade Crosby, reinforcing the steep cost and low likelihood of a deal at current valuations.
- New England enters the offseason with 11 draft picks—eight on Day 3—and roughly $40 million in cap space, positioning the team to prioritize internal development and selective additions.
- Team officials will listen on marquee names, but deals appear unlikely unless market conditions change despite public praise of the Patriots from Brown and Crosby.