What NFL experts are saying about the possibility of a blockbuster Patriots trade

Eliot Wolf, the Patriots' executive vice president of player personnel, revealed that the team might trade a top draft pick to acquire talent before the 2025 season. His comments generated excitement among fans, yet NFL insiders express skepticism regarding the likelihood of significant trades. Dianna Russini from The Athletic indicated that while the Patriots are always looking to enhance their roster, they are not on the verge of securing any star players. Josina Anderson reported that New England finds the cost of obtaining Bengals star rusher Trey Hendrickson to be too high. Local analysts, including Andrew Callahan and Tom Curran, suggested that Wolf's statements might reflect posturing rather than genuine trade pursuits.

They highlight that the Patriots are unlikely to offer a first-round pick unless a truly exceptional player becomes available. The team has several weeks of preseason remaining to finalize its roster ahead of the season opener against the Raiders on September 7. As the trade speculation continues, fans remain hopeful yet cautious about the potential moves.