Austin Hooper is slated to be a free agent this offseason, and Hunter Henry is in the final year of his deal with the New England Patriots.

The Patriots have plenty of cap space and could land an upgrade from Hooper this offseason. They could also target a player who would move Henry out of the top tight end spot and end up taking over as the No. 1 tight end for years to come. Sports Illustrated’s Conor Orr predicted the Patriots would sign either Kyle Pitts or Isaiah Likely this offseason.

“The Patriots had the 19th-most frequent use of 12-personnel (two tight end sets) this past year, but the third-best EPA in passing sets out of the same grouping,” wrote Orr. “With Austin Hooper set to hit free agency, the Patriots have a chance to move on one of the top tight end targets in the NFL with one of the highest amounts of cap space this offseason.”

Pitts is a proven No. 1 tight end in the NFL. He was a Pro Bowler as a rookie, but has been held back by poor quarterback play in Atlanta the past few seasons. Last season, he had 928 receiving yards and five touchdowns. That would have been second on the Patriots in receiving yards. He and Henry would be a great duo, but adding Pitts would move Henry into the No. 2 tight end role and likely pave the way for him to walk in next year’s free agency.

Likely has what it takes to be a team’s top tight end, but has been behind Mark Andrews on the Baltimore Ravens. Additionally, the Ravens’ run-heavy offense has perhaps limited what he has been able to do. He is very athletic and would be a great option to pair with Henry. He would have the potential to take over as the top tight end if Henry leaves in free agency.

Likely will be a cheaper target in free agency than Pitts. He has scored 10 of his 15 career touchdowns in the Red Zone. Last season, the Patriots scored touchdowns on just 55.71% of their red zone trips, ranking 20th in football.

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