According to NOLA.com, the Patriots reportedly offered the 32nd overall pick in exchange for Saints receiver Brandin Cooks, but New Orleans rejected the proposal in hopes of landing a better pcik from another team. Other teams reportedly interested are Tennessee and Philadelphia, with a total of five teams potentially vying for his services.

According to Diana Russini of ESPN, the Patriots completed a trade for Saints receiver Brandin Cooks on Friday, with New England giving up their 1st round pick (#32) and 3rd round pick (#103) in exchange for Cooks and the Saints 4th round pick (#118).