Patriots weigh keeping 7 WRs as Hoyer ranks Maye a top-5 QB
Two to-do items remain as New England wraps offseason.
WIWire Report Intelligence·Updated Jun 21·1 min read
Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots and NFL (will there be 7 WRs on 53-man roster?; Troy Brown on A.J. Brown im Via @MikeReiss on X
What happened: A roundup of New England notes raises the question of whether the Patriots carry as many as seven wide receivers on the 53-man roster, with A.J. Brown reshaping the room. The notes also
Why it matters: How many receivers the Patriots keep signals how they value the position after adding Brown, and could squeeze younger pass-catchers off the roster. Strong internal and external reviews of Maye matter for a team building its offense around him heading into the 2026 season.
What to watch: Watch how the receiver depth chart sorts out once training camp opens and whether the Patriots check off their remaining offseason to-do items.