Mike Vrabel and New England Patriots brass descend on Indianapolis this week for an up-close look at prospects and a chance to interview the players the Pats will consider with the No. 4 overall pick. It’s also a chance to mingle with agents before free agency and chat with fellow executives as the trade market picks up.

It's likely Cincinnati places the franchise tag on the wide receiver, but if they don't, would the Patriots be willing to offer him a big contract?

The Patriots have plenty of cap space this spring, but they may not have the means to sign Tee Higgins — who could be staying in Cincinnati.

If not Tee Higgins, Chris Godwin is the second-best pending free agent receiving option. He is coming off a season-ending injury, but he was well on his way toward racking up his fourth straight 1,000-yard season with the Buccaneers.

The New England Patriots have some major potential to make some waves in this year's free agency class. Heading into this offseason, the Patriots are set to hav

If Tee Higgins of the Cincinnati Bengals isn't available in the offseason, the New England Patriots face tough decisions about their receiving corps.

The Cincinnati Bengals are reportedly expected to use the franchise tag on pending free agent wide receiver Tee Higgins, per SI.com’s James Rapien.

One NFL GM told the Washington Post that he expects the Patriots to offer Tee Higgins a hefty contract offer this spring.

The first thing the Patriots should do is call the Jets about Garrett Wilson, who made his unhappiness known last season. However, given the ousting of Aaron Rodgers and their status as AFC East rivals, they’ll likely be rebuffed. Still, Mike Vrabel and co. need to do their due diligence and Wilson is the best possible scenario.

The New England Patriots will look to bring in weapons for Drake Maye this offseason and could target Tee Higgins, who is in line for a huge payday.

The Patriots are in desperate need of help at wide receiver, and Higgins was slated to be the top wideout on the free agent market. Beyond Higgins, Chris Godwin, Stefon Diggs, Amari Cooper, and DeAndre Hopkins are most noteworthy receivers slated to hit the market.

The New England Patriots need to find help for quarterback Drake Maye, whether it be on the offensive line or skill positions. However, what was thought to be t