Translating Eliot Wolf's comments about Patriots free agency, NFL Draft
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Key Points:
- Eliot Wolf held an extended press session at the NFL Scouting Combine, addressing topics including free agency, trades, and contract extensions for key players like Christian Gonzalez and Stefon Diggs.
- Wolf indicated the Patriots are not rushing Christian Gonzalez’s extension but expect to negotiate a lucrative deal in due course, while they are likely to re-sign versatile safety Jaylinn Hawkins unless his market demand spikes.
- On Stefon Diggs, Wolf was non-committal, suggesting contract talks are ongoing but any new deal would need to align with team terms, reflecting uncertainty about Diggs’ return.
- The Patriots are open to trading first-round draft picks and plan to target edge rushers in the draft to address team needs, especially if current players
