Of course, Samuel remained in the Bay Area for the 2024 season and the Patriots’ wide receiver woes continued throughout the year. As they potentially seek veteran wide receiver help, the cost to acquire Samuel this time around or Kupp might not be too costly.

Optimism is percolating in Foxborough, as the New England Patriots prepare to enter the offseason with a notable Mike Vrabel-led coaching staff. But it is all window dressing until the team acquires viable players for these coaches to utilize and mold.

When Cooper Kupp shared that the Rams plan to trade him, many wondered if the Patriots would be a fit. Read more on Boston.com.

The last time the Patriots had a 1,000-plus yard pass catcher on the roster was in 2019 with Julian Edelman, meaning this team is due for some improvements at receiver, whether that comes via the draft,