It was clear revamping the wide receiver corps was a top priority for the New England Patriots this offseason. But the potential AFC-altering move came on June 1 when the Pats acquiring Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Brown from the New England Patriots, giving the team five solid WR options in Brown, Doubs, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins, and DeMario Douglas. “Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says that DeAndre Hopkins is with the team to start camp to explore the idea of coaching or scouting,” Breer posted on X. In 13 seasons, Hopkins made five Pro Bowls and had three first-team All-Pro selections and two second-team selections.