Patriots' Chances of Landing A.J. Brown Improve

0:00With the NFL today, March 5th, the New England Patriots' pursuit of wider receiver AJ Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles just got simpler. The Buffalo Bills, their main AFC East rival, backed out of the race by trading for DJ Moore from the Chicago Bears on Thursday. That move fills Buffalo's knee for a veteran receiver this off-season. Now with the Bills off the board, the past clears a bit for New England. The Patriots are releasing Stefan Diggs after just one year, leaving a big gap at the top wide-out spot. Drake May had a breakout second season as quarterback, and the team wants to surround him with elite targets to keep his growth going. Brown could be that number one option they desperately need. Other teams, like the Las Vegas Raiders, are still in the mix, especially with a new quarterback and a thin receiver group. But reports suggest Brown might prefer a proven contender, like one that just reached the Super Bowl. Brown's growing frustration in Philadelphia makes a trade more likely, though nothing is certain yet. For now, the Patriots odds

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