The New England Patriots have been linked to a Pro Bowl WR in free agency.
The New England Patriots signed WR Romeo Doubs in free agency, giving QB Drake Maye a dependable target after the team released Stefon Diggs.
Doubs is a talented WR, but you can never have enough offensive weapons in the NFL, which is why Bleacher Report has linked the Patriots to Deebo Samuel.
"Deebo Samuel's best days are likely behind him. He isn't going to surpass 1,400 receiving yards or score 14 touchdowns in a season the way he did during his All-Pro 2021 year with the San Francisco 49ers.
"But the 30-year-old managed almost 800 total yards and scored six touchdowns with the Washington Commanders in 2025, and he would offer New England an underneath target who excels after the catch for Drake Maye and a movable chess piece for offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. And given New England's status as a legitimate Super Bowl contender, Samuel may be willing to sacrifice some salary for a chance to play in a second Super Bowl."
Samuel played for the Washington Commanders last season. He put up 72 receptions, 727 receiving yards, five receiving touchdowns, 75 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.
A one-time Pro Bowler and former All-Pro, Samuel would be an incredible weapon for the Patriots, who won the AFC last season but lost to the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl. He's no longer in his prime, but Samuel is still one of the most dangerous offensive guys in the league.
Samuel entered the NFL in 2019 with the San Francisco 49ers. He has 406 receptions, 5,519 receiving yards, 27 receiving touchdowns, 1,218 rushing yards and 21 rushing touchdowns in his career.
Players love playing for head coach Mike Vrabel. Diggs performed well for the New England last season, so odds are Samuel would fit in the Patriots' offense as well.
It will be fascinating to see if the Patriots sign Samuel, who will not return to Washington. If New England doesn't trade for Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown, Samuel wouldn't be a bad consolation prize.
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