As the trade deadline approaches, the Patriots are indeed looking to upgrade their offense. But not at the receiver position.
Per a league source, the Pats and coach Bill Belichick are looking for a running back.
Stevan Ridley was lost for the season with a torn ACL. Shane Vereen has filled in.
It’s unclear whether the Patriots will pull something off before the trade deadline. They have until Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. ET to make something happen.