The Patriots are not expected to pursue Tee Higgins this offseason, according to a new report from The Athletic.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has long been believed to be a target for the New England Patriots in the offseason. However, The Athletic’s Chad Graff pumped the brakes on that notion in a recent report that the team plans on focusing its resources elsewhere.

With veteran wide receiver Tee Higgins likely returning to the Bengals, the Patriots’ next-best option to add a field-stretching wide receiver with a wide catch radius could come through the draft. The Bengals have stated their preference of re-signing Higgins on a long-term deal,