New England Patriots were reportedly blocked from trade up in Round 1 for top target
The New England Patriots emerged from the 2024 NFL Draft with a strong class, led by quarterback Drake Maye and wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk. However, NFL rumors have already surfaced regarding the deals the Patriots weren’t able to make in Round 1.
In the days leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, there were persistent rumors and debate over whether or not New England should trade down. While the Patriots seemed to be locked in on Maye and quarterback Jayden Daniels, the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings made every effort to move up to the No. 3 pick.
New York offered the sixth-overall pick and a 2025 first-round pick to New England for the No. 3 pick, while Minnesota made a final proposal offering the 11th and 23rd overall picks along with a 2025 first for Maye. Both offers were declined.
However, it appears defacto Patriots general Eliot Wolf also explored a trade-up scenario of his own, wanting to move back into Round 1 to secure a highly-coveted offensive weapon with the benefit of a fifth-year team option.
According to Mike Reis of ESPN, the Patriots made a trade offer for the 32nd overall pick to close out the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night. Buffalo denied any potential deal with its AFC East rival involving the 34th overall pick, instead agreeing to terms on a trade with the Carolina Panthers.
