NFL Rumors: What It Will Take For Patriots To Trade Kendrick Bourne

Kendrick Bourne might the most speculated trade piece for the Patriots, but that doesn’t mean the veteran wideout will be dealt by New England.

NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero on Saturday night reported on a handful of trade candidates ahead of the Nov. 5 deadline. NFL Media reported it would take a “large deal” for the Patriots to part ways with Bourne.

“While Kendrick Bourne is the receiver who has garnered most of the trade rumors, it would take a large deal to pry him from New England,” NFL Media wrote. “A more likely trade possibility as a veteran option is (K.J.) Osborn, who is on a one-year deal and has thrived elsewhere.”

The outlet mentioned Joshua Uche along with Osborn as potential trade candidates. Uche’s name is “floating” around the trade market, NFL Media reported.

Osborn recently hinted at frustration with his role in New England. And given the veteran is playing on a one-year deal and has had limited production this season, it would make sense for the Patriots to deal Osborn.

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini referenced Bourne and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux as possible trade candidates.