Patriots Eye Draft for Receiver Rebuild

0:00It's March 25th. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. The New England Patriots released wide receiver Stefan Diggs this off-season, and now face the possibility of losing Matt Collins, Demario Douglas, and Kiyashan Bhut after next season. To fill the gap, they sign Romeo Dubs to a four-year contract, but only he, Efton Chisholm III, and Kyle Williams remain under contract beyond. That leaves the team thin at the position, so they're eyeing the NFL draft to rebuild their receiving group early. Officials suggest focusing on players who can step into key roles right away. Losing Hollins would hurt the most because of his unique blend of size and skills. He's a strong blocker in the run game, and a deep threat at 6 foot 4 and 21 pounds. Fans and analysts worry it could stall the offense without a solid replacement. Even Mock Draft from the Boston Herald predicts the Patriots will pick Malachi Fields in

1:00the third round. At 6 foot 4 and 218 pounds, Field matches Hollins closely, with solid strength despite a 4.61 second 40 yard. It's time. Even if they chase a big name like AJ Brown, drafting someone like Fields makes sense to build depth now, and avoid a receiver shortage next year.