Patriots Target Deep Threat Pierce, Edge Rushers

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The New England Patriots are gearing up for free agency with nearly $60 million in cap space as the legal tampering window opens Monday. They've already made an early external signing and hosted a free agent visit, but eyes are on wide receiver Alec Pierce as a top target. The 25-year-old Colt leads the league in deep ball stats over the last two seasons, including yards per target and explosive plays, hitting. Over 1,000 yards on just 47 catches this year. Pierce has caught passes from nine different quarterbacks in four seasons, held back by shaky play and a run heavy offense. Fans see him pairing perfectly with Drake May, the league's top deep ball thrower, especially at 6 foot 3 with 4.4 speed. He even listed stable quarterback play and a winning culture as priorities on a recent show, making New England a dream fit. Millback questions poured in about cutting veterans like Diggs to chase Pierce at around

1:0325 to 28 million a year. Many think it clears room for young slot guys like Kyle Williams and Bob Douglas, plus draft upside later. Others debate shifting Williams inside for his speed and yards after catchability. Beyond receivers, ideal spending targets include ed rushers like K-Levon Sheson or upgrades such as Jalen Phillips, plus veteran guards and maybe. A tight ender safety, a tray for Jonathan Greenard and drafting safety Dillon Thiniman, round out dream scenarios, balancing free agency splurges with draft depth. Edge remains the biggest roster hole, so expect multiple dips there via free agency and a deep draft class. Low tier gyms like tight ends Charlie Kohler or Daniel Belinger and Edge Arnold Ebuchetti could add value like last year's surprise contributors. Quick thanks to today's sponsor. See the description for more. What is cooler than cool, a pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM