Report: Patriots agree to terms with WR Nelson Agholor

The Patriots have an outside threat at receiver.

The New England Patriots have agreed to terms with receiver Nelson Agholor, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Agholor is coming off a season with the Las Vegas Raiders where he posted 48 receptions, 896 yards and eight touchdowns. He also had a wild 18.7 yards per reception. It was his most impressive season after spending five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he was buried underneath a deep and talented receiver group. Playing both outside and in the slot, Agholor was a deep threat who could stretch the field, a role he’ll likely have in New England.

It’s possible the Patriots view Agholor as an upgrade over Damiere Byrd. They have comparable playing styles, with Agholor likely to be a better option.

Agholor joins a group of receivers which includes Julian Edelman, Jakobi Meyers, N’Keal Harry, Marqise Lee and Gunner Olszewski, among others.

Agholor is one of five players who have agreed to terms with the Patriots on Monday. New England also put together deals for tight end Jonnu Smith, edge Matthew Judon, defensive tackle Davon Godchaux and cornerback Jalen Mills.

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