Whatever the case, the Patriots shouldn’t just go after every big-name wide receiver who is available. While their wide receiver dilemma is a real and difficult one, they would be wise to pass on the Adams sweepstakes.

An inability to get any traction in the passing game — largely because of protection issues — have led to subpar receiving totals through four games. Tight end Hunter Henry leads the team with 14 catches for 148 yards, while DeMario Douglas is the top wide receiver, second on the team with 12 receptions for 94 yards.

Both the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots are riding three-game losing streaks heading into Sunday's matchup.

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Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne, one of the most high-spirited players on the roster, returned to practice Wednesday after spending the first four weeks of the season and all of training camp on the phsyically unable to perform list recovering from a torn ACL suffered last October.

While the injury bug has been biting pretty hard in Foxboro, the Patriots may be getting some reinforcements back in the near future.