Patriots rumors: NE insider dumps cold water all over trade deadline fireworks

The New England Patriots are rumored to be cautious about making moves ahead of the trade deadline, according to an insider cited in a recent column by Karen Guregian of MassLive.com. Guregian suggests that the team may not be as aggressive in trade talks as they have been in the past, particularly on fourth down. Instead, the insiders predict that any additions to the roster will likely be minor depth-related moves rather than significant changes.

The positions of need for the Patriots include the offensive line, specifically guards, as well as defensive tackles specializing in run-stopping and edge rushers. Head coach Mike Vrabel indicated that the team would consider any deals that make sense but acknowledged that it remains to be seen what the Patriots will ultimately do ahead of the deadline, with their next game against the Miami Dolphins scheduled for Sunday.