The New England Patriots , like every team across the NFL, are looking to swing some deals before the trade deadline strikes in a couple of hours. However, that isn’t the only avenue the team is exploring as it looks to improve its roster.

While the Patriots have a 7-2 record, thanks in large part to an ongoing six-game win streak, there are several areas of need that the team could benefit from addressing. Perhaps the biggest area of need is the front seven on defense, which has struggled to generate pressure on the quarterback over the past few games.

Rumors are swirling that indicate New England is exploring trades at this position, but that isn’t all they are doing. A report emerged on Tuesday morning indicating that the team brought in linebackers DJ Johnson and Andrew Farmer, a

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