New England pivoted aggressively in the WR room, waiving Javon Baker a day after the 53-man cutdowns as Week 1 looms. Baker, a 2024 fourth-round pick from UCF, had earned a roster spot in a crowded group but now faces waivers and potential practice-squad duties. Kendrick Bourne followed, asking for free agency and being released, further trimming the room to six receivers. Baker’s fate hinges on waiver results; if unclaimed, he could return to NE’s practice squad and wait for a chance to jump back into action.

Drake Maye remains the rookie signal-caller in the mix, with the Patriots' receiver landscape unsettled as they navigate cohesion with a still-developing offense. If Baker clears waivers, the Patriots’ depth could shift again as the market forgives a bid on a young pass-catcher; if not, the door stays open for other teams to pounce. Stay tuned for the next moves in this evolving Patriots WR picture.