Title: Devante Parker being traded to Patriots

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Devante Parker being traded to Patriots

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After missing out on some of the biggest free agent names out there, New England finally made an impact addition when they traded for Parker.

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Parker’s name has been mentioned in trade rumors fairly frequently lately, as the idea of being the third option behind Hill and Jaylen Waddle likely didn’t appeal to him.

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Even with some iffy performances last year, teams like New England had a great deal of interest in a taller possession receiver like Parker.

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Title: Devante Parker being traded to Patriots

Devante Parker being traded to Patriots

The Patriots acquired Parker and a fifth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft in exchange for a third-round choice in 2023.

After missing out on some of the biggest free agent names out there, New England finally made an impact addition when they traded for Parker.

Parker’s name has been mentioned in trade rumors fairly frequently lately, as the idea of being the third option behind Hill and Jaylen Waddle likely didn’t appeal to him.

Even with some iffy performances last year, teams like New England had a great deal of interest in a taller possession receiver like Parker.

After some tussle between Belichick and Chris Greer, it looks like two bitter division rivals have agreed to a swap that will send Parker to Foxboro.

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