With the NFL trade deadline approaching (November 4), football fans in New England are wondering what the Patriots are going to do. Some people might view the upcoming deadline as a crucial opportunity for the 5-2 Pats to double down on their current success and go for it all in 2025.

According to NFL report Albert Breer, though, the more likely strategy in New England’s front office will be one of prudence, keeping a priority on the long-term while avoiding any bold moves that would sacrifice valuable assets for a short-term fix.

That being said, Breer didn’t mention four specific names the Patriots could theoretically target.

“My understanding is that (the Patriots’) approach is going to be to take a long-term view of this whole thing, and I think you have to put (trade ideas) in tw

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