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Patriots Wideouts: Brown & Doubs Lead New Era
16 Jul
Summary
- A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs headline the Patriots' revamped receiver group.
- Kayshon Boutte's trade status remains a key question for the team.
- DeMario Douglas is expected to reclaim his slot receiver role.
The New England Patriots have significantly invested in their wide receiver position for the upcoming 2026 season. Following the release of Stefon Diggs, the team acquired Super Bowl champion A.J. Brown via trade and signed Romeo Doubs to a multi-year deal, establishing them as the new foundational duo.
Returning players such as Mack Hollins and DeMario Douglas are expected to provide quality depth. Douglas, a dynamic slot receiver, will likely reclaim his primary role after a reduced snap count in the previous season. Kayshon Boutte's future with the team is uncertain, with reports of trade interest, though he has expressed a desire to stay.
Second-year receivers Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III are competing for expanded roles. The Patriots also signed four undrafted free agents, including Kyle Dixon, who received the third-largest guaranteed contract in franchise history. The team's training camp is set to begin with veterans reporting on July 24.
