While Julian Edelman is clearly Tom Brady’s top target to start the season, and newly reinstated Josh Gordon may ultimately step into a major role once again, there’s speculation that rookie N’Keal Harry could become a key threat as the season progresses.
Harry, the Patriots’ first-round selection out of Arizona State, has shown flashes so far in training camp and the preseason, though he’s also dropped some catchable passes. He finished with two receptions in the team’s preseason opener against the Detroit Lions last Thursday, but he sat out Saturday’s game against the Tennessee Titans as he reportedly continues to recover from multiple minor lower-body injuries.