The Patriots are thin at the wide receiver position entering the new season. Luckily, there are some intriguing options on the free-agent market.
On the latest Next Pats Podcast, NBC Sports Boston's Patriots insider Phil Perry breaks down three potential fits in New England. These three receivers would especially be useful in the slot, saving soon-to-be 33-year-old Julian Edelman from the constant hits that come with playing the position.
Here are the names that stand out:
Other than a 2018 season plagued by injuries, Crowder was one of the Redskins' most reliable targets during his four years in Washington.