Patriots Face Trade Deadline Decisions After Packers Loss

The Patriots’ loss to the Packers featured four turnovers, four sacks of quarterback Drake Maye and trouble getting receivers open. Maye completed 13 of 24 passes aimed at wide receivers, and Romeo Doubs is expected to remain on injured reserve for at least two more weeks. A.J. Brown is also dealing with a knee injury, while running back Rhamondre Stevenson is expected to miss the coming game against Detroit after being hurt Sunday.

Coach Mike Vrabel said the defeat would not change the team’s approach to the deadline. He has described potential moves as dependent on what is reasonable and makes sense for New England, offering little indication that the team plans a major deal. The Patriots are 5-4 and occupy the AFC’s final wild-card spot.

There is speculation that New England is considering trades involving defensive lineman Christian Barmore and defensive back Carlton Davis. Vrabel said he had not provided that information and questioned where the claims originated. Barmore has played 43.7 percent of the defense’s snaps this season; a fourth-round pick was cited as a possible return for him.

The Patriots could also explore adding a receiver. Josh Downs, Quentin Johnston and Brian Thomas Jr. have been floated as possible targets, though no deal involving any of them was announced. Jacksonville has made several defensive trades, while other teams have also been active. Eight first- or second-round picks had been traded this season as of Monday evening, the highest total since at least 1990, according to the supplied account.