With veteran wide receiver Tee Higgins likely returning to the Bengals, the Patriots’ next-best option to add a field-stretching wide receiver with a wide catch radius could come through the draft. The Bengals have stated their preference of re-signing Higgins on a long-term deal,

The Patriots want to upgrade their pass catchers. They’d love to add a No. 1 receiver, but there’s skepticism that’ll happen this offseason. In free agency, the Patriots are viewed as Tee Higgins, Chris Godwin or bust,