Despite yesterday’s win, the Patriots sit at 2-6 on the year. As a result, the team can comfortably be placed in the seller’s category, something confirmed by today’s decision to deal away Josh Uche to the Chiefs. 
That trade yielded a 2026 sixth-round pick, and adding further draft capital represents a logical goal ahead of the November 5 trade deadline. Indeed, Mike Giardi of the Boston Sports Journal and The Athletic’s Dianna Russini report New England is open to making additional trades. Giardi adds one or two veterans can be expected to be on the move over the coming days.
Uche’s name was again in trade talk – as was the case last season – not long before he was dealt on Monday. Among the other candidates to be traded are defensive tackle Davon Godchaux, who was linked over the weekend to a potential 49ers deal. While the veteran run-stuffer would provide a notable boost on early downs to San Francisco’s D-line, he inked a Patriots extension this offseason which guaranteed his salaries for 2024 and ’25. Godchaux does not expect to be dealt.
A more realistic spot to look for trade candidates would likely be the receiver room. Kendrick Bourne has also been connected to the 49ers (his former team), but he too would prefer to remain with the Patriots past the deadline. Bourne is under contract through 2026, but none of his salary after this year is guaranteed. In terms of pure rentals, K.J. Osborn represents a potential target. The former Viking has seen his usage dwindle since the start of the year, and he is likely among the team’s wideouts who is frustrated with his current situation.
As ESPN’s Mike Reiss notes, the Patriots have additional late-round draft picks for each of the next two years. Adding more valuable selections appears to be the plan for de facto general manager Eliot Wolf and Co. before the deadline, and it will be interesting to see how much of a market develops over the coming days.
Kendrick Bourne makes a lot of sense for KC.
I think Antonio Gibson could also be a trade piece, they’re giving him minimal playing time.
I don’t disagree, but I also would include Osborne as a potential alternative. Hopkins is probably going to end up as the starter anyway, and Osborne would be best as a complementary piece wherever he goes. I don’t know if KC has the appetite for further WR trades, but if they did, Osborne should be on their radar.
The Patriots have a bevy of number two or three WRs that should interest any team looking for a low cost starting option. Diontae Johnson might fetch a slightly too high price for a lot of teams as the probable number two starter; I expect NE to have the best group of secondary options for anyone not willing to pay up for Johnson.
Will the Patriots stockpile draft picks and then use them to get another Harry N’Keal?
Listen to the fans, they should bring back Pat Patriot full-time.