Patriots look to enhance roster ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
The New England Patriots are set to face the Chicago Bears in Week 7 while on a three-game winning streak after starting the season 1-2. As the November 10 trade deadline approaches, the Patriots are considering upgrades in key areas, at edge rusher and wide receiver. With strong competition in the AFC, including the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs, the team’s front office is exploring several potential trade targets, including edge rushers Maxx Crosby and Josh Sweat, and wide receivers Brian Thomas Jr. and Quentin Johnston to bolster their playoff chances.
- •Patriots enter Week 7 after winning three straight games.
- •They face tough competition in the AFC, especially from the Chiefs.
- •Potential trade targets include Maxx Crosby and Brian Thomas Jr.
- •Trade deadline is scheduled for November 10.
- •Patriots are currently exploring roster improvements.
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"The Patriots are hoping to make it to back-to-back Super Bowls, and improving their pass rush or WR room via trade could help them achieve that goal.
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