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Patriots acquired A.J. Brown in cap-driven rebuild after Diggs release.

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The Patriots traded for A.J. Brown as part of their receiving corps rebuild after releasing Stefon Diggs. Diggs' release freed up $26.5 million in salary cap space, which the Patriots used to acquire Brown and sign Romeo Doubs, signaling a strategic shift in the team's wide receiver strategy.

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Diggs would have counted for $26.5 million in salary cap space this year for the Patriots, who ultimately traded for A.J. Brown and signed Romeo Doubs to rebuild their receiving corps.

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