If Julio Jones is traded by Atlanta, it could happen very soon.
June 1 is when salary cap benefits for trading the wide receiver kick in for the Falcons, so a deal could come as soon as this week.
The Patriots have been one of the teams connected to him, so what would a potential trade offer look like?
Appearing on Gresh & Keefe Tuesday, NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran noted quarterback Jarrett Stidham seems like a player who could sweeten a potential offer.
“Stidham is a pretty good trade chip," he said. "And as we look, today is June 1, this is the opportunity right now for Atlanta to split up Julio Jones’ damage and move him as we all know. Jarrett Stidham wouldn’t be a horrendous chip to throw in along with that second-round pick.”
So, will the Patriots actually be interested and present a real offer?
“The sense is the Patriots would be interested in him. Will they be? That’s a different question," Curran said.
The 32-year-old played just nine games last year, but for the most part has stayed healthy over the course of his career.