New England will need someone to step up in the passing game to replace the top target.

He is appealing the suspension for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs, ESPN reports.

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It has been a rocky offseason for New England, who face a lot of uncertainty with two star players.

New England will play five night games in the first nine games of the season.

The report comes at a time when Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has yet to commit to playing this fall.

The five-time Pro Bowler finished his career with the Patriots last season.

Tuesday’s acquisition of a first-round draft pick gives New England the flexibility to find a successor to Tom Brady.