FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots had 11 wide receivers on their roster before Wednesday's news that Andrew Hawkins is joining the mix. The club might shed one of its lesser experienced pass-catchers to make room for Hawkins, or simply increase the number to 12.
Either way, the addition of Hawkins sparks a question: Who will ultimately be on the outside looking in?
Time should yield a clearer picture to help answer that question, as injuries can alter the outlook in an instant.
As it stands now, Brandin Cooks, Julian Edelman, Chris Hogan and Malcolm Mitchell are viewed as "locks" to make the club.