Patriots Sign Doubs, Eye Draft for Receiver Upgrade

0:00It's April 6th. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. The New England Patriots shook up their wire receiver group by releasing Stefan Dix, who put up 1,013 receiving yards last season, inciting Romeo Doves as their new top option. The 25-year-old Doves brings 724 yards from his last year and stays under contract through 2029. Doves has the skills to hit 1,000 yards soon, but the pads still need more firepower, especially after running mostly short on big plays last season. They had just one receiver over 6 feet tall in Mac Hollins, so adding heightened explosion could change everything for young quarterback Drake. May, looking ahead to the 2026 draft, guys like Speedy Texas and M Standout, KC Conceptsion, stand out with his elusiveness, sure hands, and versatility inside or out. If he slides to their number 31 pick, they might grab him over a defensive lineman or linebacker.

1:04That kind of talent could open up the field big time, making the receiving core way more dangerous on paper next year.