The New England Patriots are reportedly in talks to acquire wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk from the San Francisco 49ers, potentially making him their No. 1 receiver for the upcoming NFL season. Aiyuk, who had an impressive 1,342 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in 2023, has options to choose between the Patriots and the Cleveland Browns, or to stay with his current team.
Former NFL quarterback Tim Hasselbeck believes the Patriots would be the best fit for Aiyuk, as he would become a key player in their offense and could see a significant increase in targets. Hasselbeck also sees Aiyuk as crucial for the development of rookie quarterback Drake Maye, as the Patriots need to surround him with better players to ensure his success in the league.
In other sports news, the Red Sox defeated the Royals 9-5 with an impressive offensive display, while the Revolution will host Nashville SC in Leagues Cup group play. The Paris Olympics are ongoing, with Team USA basketball and the U.S. women’s soccer team set to play in the knockout rounds.
On this day in 2001, the Patriots mourned the sudden death of assistant coach Dick Rehbein, who played a significant role in championing the drafting of Tom Brady. The day also saw a standout performance from Ceddanne Rafaela in the Red Sox game.
Trivia answer: Brandin Cooks is the most recent Patriots player to record a season of at least 1,000 receiving yards in 2017, now playing for a team in the NFC East.
Source
Photo credit www.boston.com