It's "silly season" in the NFL - a time when rumors dominate actual news in the headlines. As the first week of free agency wraps up there are two major rumors around the New England Patriots - one involving Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby and one about Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.

New England prepares to release Stefon Diggs while analyst Steve Smith predicts a major investment at tight end to aid Drake Maye.

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Though free agency has come and gone, A.J. Brown could still be on the move. The Eagles wide receiver has been subject to plenty of trade chatter this offseason, and according to The Athletic’s Diana Russini,

If Davante Adams is available, the Patriots should be interested. New England's wide receiving corps is deep, but lacks a true No. 1. The Rams could get some draft picks in return.

CBS Sports' Jordan Dajani named the Baltimore Ravens the top potential landing spot for wide receiver Stefon Diggs in NFL free agency.