The New England Patriots reportedly fielded calls about several of their veteran wide receivers prior to the NFL trade deadline. But apparently they were also considering adding a veteran wideout.
Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio reported Wednesday on NBC's "PFT Live" that the Patriots showed legitimate interest in Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool before Pittsburgh traded him to the Chicago Bears for a 2023 second-round pick.
"I think based upon the way this all fell together yesterday ... I think the Patriots were in it up until the end, I do," Florio said of New England's pursuit of Claypool.