Patriots Drop Out Of Brandon Aiyuk Sweepstakes

After inquiring about San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's availability, the New England Patriots have decided not to explore any further trade possibilities with the 49ers regarding their standout wideout, according to sources. The Patriots are excited about their young receivers, mainly rookies Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker, and want to focus on them. The Patriots reportedly had the framework of a deal in place for Aiyuk on Monday night, but they were always considered more of a long shot to land Aiyuk, with the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers also involved. It's good news for fantasy managers looking to score on both Polk and Baker as sleepers. The two rookie wideouts could start right away in three-wide sets alongside Demario Douglas in 2024, depending on the health of Kendrick Bourne (knee), who is coming off a torn ACL.