Patriots Eyeing Kevin Coleman, Potential Trade for A.J. Brown

0:00On March 26, the New England Patriots are wrapping up for the 2026 NFL draft, and they're zeroing in on Missouri-Wide receiver Kevin. Coleman Jr. as a potential fit. This versatile slot guy can also handle cake and putt returns, making him a multi-tool option for their offense. Coleman put up solid numbers last year, with 66 catches for 732 yards in one touchdown. He's seen as a day 3 draft pick, the kind of player who could add depth without a huge investment. Patriots executive vice president of Player Personnel Elliott Wolfe has been singing his praises, showing real interest from the front office. That said, Coleman's skill set mirrors their current receiver, Demario Douglas, so he might not fill an obvious gap right away. Meanwhile, the team keeps getting linked to a possible trade for Philadelphia Eagle star AJ Brown, which could shake up their receiver room, but any deal like that probably won't happen until June, well after draft day. If New England grabs Coleman, it might hint at bigger moves ahead, like packaging Douglas

1:04in a trade to refresh their wide outs for the long haul. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage.