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Patriots Land Romeo Doubs on Four-Year Deal, Recalibrating A.J. Brown Pursuit

The move buys New England leverage to pace A.J. Brown discussions given Philadelphia’s steep price.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report a four-year agreement for Romeo Doubs in the $68–$80 million range, with figures varying by source.
  • Doubs projects as a short‑to‑intermediate chain‑mover and red‑zone option, logging 18 touchdowns over his last three Packers seasons and multiple 100‑yard playoff games.
  • The addition reduces immediate urgency for a blockbuster trade, with Adam Schefter saying the Patriots are “out right now” on A.J. Brown as other insiders maintain interest remains.
  • Reporting cites a steep Eagles ask for Brown — exemplified by a 2027 first‑round pick plus a 2026 second — with June 1 dead‑cap dynamics shaping the timing.
  • The deal gives New England flexibility to wait on Philadelphia, target a receiver in April’s draft, or lean on Doubs as Drake Maye’s primary outside target.