Report: Patriots have called about DeAndre Hopkins, Jerry Jeudy, monitoring Odell Beckham Jr.

Posted by Myles Simmons on March 15, 2023, 2:16 PM EDT
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The Patriots are apparently firmly in the market for a big-time receiver.

According to Jeff Howe of TheAthletic.com, the Patriots have called the Cardinals and Broncos to inquire about trading for DeAndre Hopkins and Jerry Jeudy, respectively. Howe also reports that New England attended free-agent receiver Odell Beckham Jr.’s workout.

But, the price point is a key component for the Patriots.

Hopkins, who turns 31 in June, missed several games due to a suspension last year, but still finished with 64 catches for 717 yards with three touchdowns.

New England head coach Bill Belichick and Hopkins had a famous encounter caught by NFL Films during the matchup between the Patriots and Cardinals in December in which the two men exchanged pleasantries.

Jeudy, who turns 24 next month, caught 67 passes for 972 yards with six TDs in 2022. Howe reported the Broncos are seeking a first-round pick in exchange for Jeudy.

After tearing his ACL for the second time during Super Bowl LVI, Beckham did not sign with a team in 2022.

Former New England receiver Jakobi Meyers just agreed to sign with the Raiders on a modest three-year deal on Tuesday. Meyers led the club in receiving yards last year.

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25 responses to “Report: Patriots have called about DeAndre Hopkins, Jerry Jeudy, monitoring Odell Beckham Jr.”

  4. Sure, they call about guys, but when the guys hear the offers, they go somewhere else. Belichick loves shopping in the bargain bins. That’s the problem.

  5. Also in on Juju who is an upgrade over Meyers.

    No to OBJ. It’s one thing like when you have a weapon like Kupp getting all the attention it’s another when you don’t.

  7. kidcat1234 says:
    March 15, 2023 at 2:20 pm
    Doug Pederson > Vince Lombardi
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    Doug Pederson > Tiger Woods

  8. Why is it that we never hear of NFL teams expressing interest in Odell Beckham Sr?

    Clearly a flagrant case of age discrimination and collusion.

  9. Go watch the Mac Jones Bama tape. Won a Natty throwing bombs to Riggs, Jeudy and Waddle. Against top SEC DBs mind you. This weak arm stuff is pure garbage. Jeudy is only 23 too. JuJu would be ok but had locker room issues in Pittsburgh.

  10. mainewoodchopper says:
    March 15, 2023 at 2:44 pm
    Go watch the Mac Jones Bama tape. Won a Natty throwing bombs to Riggs, Jeudy and Waddle. Against top SEC DBs mind you. This weak arm stuff is pure garbage. Jeudy is only 23 too. JuJu would be ok but had locker room issues in Pittsburgh.

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    Dude, they’re not genuine in their discussion. They’re nervous and jealous. All of the Bama WRs loved playing with Jones and they all said they liked him over Tua for very obvious reasons.

    Jeudy is the best target for NE for a variety of reasons.

  11. It’s done. Patriots sign Juju. 3 years/33, the same deal they would have given Meyers.

  13. This Bronco fan would rather keep Jerry Juedy. if he goes away the top three bronco receivers are all in the infirmary. Tim Patrick, co
    urland Sutton and Himler

  14. Nobody is nervous or jealous over the Patriots. Mac Jones is a bust. He’ll start for NE this season then get dumped. Nervous and jealous will apply to Patriot fans once Rodgers signs with the Jets. Mac Jones? LOLOL!!

  15. BB is smart. You can’t build a team throwing crazy money around. It’s still a business.

  16. Glad the asking price is high for both.Jeudy a 1st and Sutton a 2nd. They don’t want to move them so why lower the price. The FA market is terrible for WRs and so is the draft and Denver knows this. That is why the price is what it is. Take it or move on. Jeudy is still on a rookie deal with a 5th year option available. Pay the 1st rounder and his low contract or pay a FA a multi million contract

  18. Tom Brady was never anything more than a nice little system QB with a little arm who has zero winning seasons without elite coaching.

    ZERO.

    Not even in my top 20 of the greatest of all time.

  19. If the Pats go into the season with Juju, Parker, Bourne, and Thornton, there is still room for one more….but they need a true slot receiver. They could still go for Hopkins or Juedy, but they would still be missing the waterbug receiver they traditionally rely on in this offense. Braxton Berrios is available but he is just 5’9″ and hasn’t been as productive a receiver as he was a kick returner. The Draft has a half dozen very good slot options and they can likely still get a good one in Round 3 or with their early 4th round pick. They have never invested high picks in these guys though. I think they paid a 2nd to get Welker and that’s the most they have given up. The top two slot receivers will likely be gone in the first 45 picks. If they do not get Jeudy or Hopkins, Quentin Johnston could be there at 14, and he could be a True #1 on a rookie deal for 4 years for them, assuming he pans out and they extend him after year 4. If they trade for Jeudy or Hopkins, they won’t have the room to pick Johnston without trading someone else. There is a long way to go but it is starting to look like the Patriots will reload and give Mac every opportunity to succeed. There is so much in flux right now…..and….as always….More will be revealed.

  20. Tom Brady was never anything more than a nice little system QB with a little arm who has zero winning seasons without elite coaching.

    ZERO.

    Not even in my top 20 of the greatest of all time

    Amazing anyone would take the time to post this repetitive nonsense. As if anyone cares.

  21. Judy: 2nd rounder (& Parker) at VERY BEST has not performed as a number 1 & only 1 year on cheap then his 5th year option is same price as a round 1 rookie on 4 year deal
    Hopkins: 3rd & 6th rounder at VERY BEST…age & salary bring his value down
    OBJ: two torn ACL, head case, age…. 2 year 23 million 11 million guaranteed
    Look to draft for receivers if can’t land at best price

  22. Only way I’d approve of a Jeudy trade is if they get the Pats 1st round pick. Otherwise, I’d rather keep him & pay him next year. Sutton’s contract will be up in 2 years & the Broncos can slide that money over to Jeudy.

  23. williamshatnerstoupee says:
    March 15, 2023 at 4:16 pm
    Nobody is nervous or jealous over the Patriots. Mac Jones is a bust. He’ll start for NE this season then get dumped. Nervous and jealous will apply to Patriot fans once Rodgers signs with the Jets. Mac Jones? LOLOL!!

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    Rodgers is not enough to make any of the other three AFCE teams worry about the Jets. Sorry dude, hes great and all, but no qb can do that.

  24. bradygirl12 says:
    March 15, 2023 at 3:35 pm
    They are signing JuJu. Can’t believe it.

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    Its decent. Its actually not earth shattering, they are simply replacing Jacoby with a player a little better for the same money. I say a ‘little’ better because he is, but its not a blow away difference. So this is a good move but nothing game changing. They still need to find that true #1.

    The fact that their attention so far has seemed to focus on OL rather than WR is not a bad thing either. That was in fact the biggest gap last year and the most important to fix first. They might survive not getting a #1 WR if they get their line in order, but if they dont then no WR is going to help here.

  25. It doesn’t matter hiw Jeudy performed to be asking for a 1st round pick or Sutton a 2nd round pick. What matters is the FA market and the draft are very very weak at WR. Because of this Denver is asking what they are. Take it or move on and good luck.

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