Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has long been believed to be a target for the New England Patriots in the offseason. However, The Athletic’s Chad Graff pumped the brakes on that notion in a recent report that the team plans on focusing its resources elsewhere.

The Patriots are not expected to pursue Tee Higgins this offseason, according to a new report from The Athletic.

New Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel explored bringing another former player onto his coaching staff, reportedly interviewing Wes Welker about becoming the team's wide receivers coach.